Armed police descended on Kilburn after a man was seen brandishing a gun.
Emergency services were called just after 2pm today (June 1) to reports of a man with a firearm on Kilburn High Road.
A male has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, Scotland Yard said.
Kilburn High Road was closed in both directions at the junction with Iverson Road.
A Met Police spokesman said: “Police were called at approximately 14:03hrs on Monday, 1 June, to Kilburn High Road to a report of a man with a firearm.
“Armed police attended.
“A man, no further details, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
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