Arrest after man seen waving gun in quiet Balham residential street

Police have swooped after a man was seen waving a gun in a quiet Balham street.

Police were called at 2pm today, Monday, 22 June to Weir Road, to reports of a man with a firearm.

Officers attended, with paramedics as a precaution, and a man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent. He has been taken to a London police station, where he remains.

Road closures are in place in the surrounding area.

Officers remain on scene and enquiries continue. There have been no reports of any injuries. There are no further details of the man held.