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A teen has been arrested on suspicion of carrying a faux gun after fears of an ‘tried mass shooter’ close to Stamford Bridge.
The 16-year-old is believed to have been on his method to a close-by comedian conference when he was tackled by police.
The Met confirmed he had been arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm in Fulham Broadway.
Posts on X wrongly claimed there was ‘an tried mass shooter’ who had been apprehended by police close to Stamford Bridge.
One publish, which acquired over 200,000 views in underneath half an hour, claimed: ‘An X/ Twitter publish claimed: ‘An tried mass shooter has been arrested close to Stamford Bridge after the Chelsea sport.
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‘He was sporting a helmet, had a vest on, armed with a gun whereas carrying additional ammunition.
The Met Police dismissed these claims as wholly unfaithful.
The consumer then posted a observe up minutes later, clarifying: ‘There’s a chance that the police have gotten it mistaken as there’s a comic-con happening in Hammersmith as we speak, with the individual they’re arresting doubtlessly dressing up like an umbrella cop. Awaiting affirmation.’
Movies on X seem to indicate the person being tackled by cops.
The person additionally seems to be sporting a swimsuit with an Umbrella Company emblem from the horror sport collection Resident Evil.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson mentioned: ‘A 16-year-old boy stays in police custody after he was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm.
‘The arrest occurred in Fulham Broadway at 14:41hrs on Saturday, 30 August after officers obtained details about a boy displaying a weapon and strolling in the direction of a crowded space. Nobody was injured within the incident.’
London Anime & Gaming Con is happening in Hammersmith over the weekend.
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