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Elm Park Underground station police incident: Man arrested

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By Olivia Carter Reporter
Police were seen walking a man from the station <i>(Image: Contributor)</i>
Police were seen walking a man from the station (Image: Contributor)
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A man has been arrested after police responded to reports of a gun at an Underground station in Elm Park. 

British Transport Police (BTP) officers were alerted to an incident inside Elm Park Underground station shortly after 7am this morning (June 19). 

A team were dispatched to the scene and the station was closed during the operation. 

Officers located a 61-year-old man and arrested him on suspicion of possession of a firearm. 

The station was closed whilst police dealt with the incidentThe station was closed whilst police dealt with the incident (Image: Contributor) He has been taken into custody. 

READ MORE: LIVE updates as police respond to 'incident' at tube station in Elm Park

A BTP spokesperson said: "Officers were called just after 7am today (19 June) to Elm Park Underground station following reports of a man in possession of a firearm.

Officers attended, and a 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and taken into custody."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 109 of 19 June.

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