Teenager arrested in London over imitation firearm
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A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Fulham Broadway at about 14:40 BST on Saturday on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm. The teenager was believed to be on his way to a comic book convention. Officers received reports about a boy "displaying a weapon and walking towards a crowded area". No one was injured and the teenager remains in police custody. Carrying an imitation firearm without a reasonable excuse is an offence under the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006. The Metropolitan Police Service handled the incident and detained the teenager for further investigation.
EPA A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm, the Metropolitan Police has said. The teenager was arrested on in Fulham Broadway at around 14:40 BST on Saturday and was believed to be on his way to a comic book convention, the police said. Officers had received reports about a boy "displaying a weapon and walking towards a crowded area".
on in Fulham Broadway at around 14:40 BST on Saturday and was believed to be on his way to a comic book convention, the police said. Officers had received reports about a boy "displaying a weapon and walking towards a crowded area". No one was injured in the incident and the teenager remains in police custody. It is an offence to carry an imitation firearm without a reasonable excuse, according to the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006. Metropolitan Police Service
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