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‘Man with gun' arrested at London Underground station
A 61-year-old man was arrested at a London Underground station after reportedly carrying a gun.
British Transport Police officers swarmed Elm Park station on Thursday morning after receiving reports of a man 'in possession of a firearm' in east London.
The force was called as rush hour began at 7am, with commuters starting to board the Tube at the District Line station.
The station was closed for several hours as a result, with Transport for London confirming it had only reopened by 10.45am.
A British Transport Police spokesman said: '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 June 19.'
