Breaking: Teenagers Arrested in Romford After Being Found With Three Imitation Firearms.

Two teenage boys have been arrested after being found in possession of three imitation firearms, on Pettits Lane.

The incident happened just before midday on Saturday 24 January, as armed response police arrived after reports of firearms sighting.

The teenagers were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences in a public place and have been bailed pending further investigations.

A spokesperson for the Met Police told the Havering Daily:”On Saturday, 24 January at 11:50hrs police were called to Pettits Lane, Romford following a reported sighting of a firearm.

Met armed police and local officers attended the scene where two teenage boys were found in possession of three imitation, toy firearms. They were arrested on suspicion of firearm offences in a public place. They have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.”

If you have any footage, or information about the incident then please call 101stating CAD2817/24JAN. You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.

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