Man ‘carrying a gun’ at Elm Park Underground station arrested during rush hour

The man was arrested at Elm Park this morning (Picture: SWNS)

A man has been arrested after reportedly being spotted carrying a gun on the London Underground.

The 61-year-old was arrested at Elm Park station in east London just after 7am.

British Transport Police were alerted and the station was closed during the operation.

The man, who was wearing a white top, blue jacket and jeans, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and taken into custody.

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