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A number of properties on the street, which has several shops and homes, were evacuated (Picture: UKNIP)

A man has been arrested after officers responded to calls of ‘gunfire’ only to find a cache of grenades in a north London house.

Metropolitan Police officers were called to reports that a gun had been discharged on Brent Street, Hendon, at about 9.10pm last night.

After partially evacuating the thoroughfare, which has several grocery stores, take-out restaurants and beauty parlours, armed police found a gun inside a property.

But officers also found a cache of grenades, which were found to be unable.

A man at a nearby address was on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

Specialized units such as armed response teams and bomb disposal experts were also deployed.

A concerning security incident has led to the closure of Brent Street near Hendon earlier today took a dramatic turn as a man was arrested following reports of gunfire and the discovery of hand grenades within one of the properties. This incident, occurring in an area with a prominent Jewish community, has sent shockwaves through the neighborhood. Initially, the situation began with the establishment of a 100-meter cordon around Brent Street due to reports suggesting the possible presence of hand grenades within a property. The closure of this bustling thoroughfare raised significant concerns among residents and local authorities. However, as the day unfolded, it became apparent that the situation was far more serious than initially thought. Reports of gunfire within the vicinity prompted an immediate and extensive response from Armed Met Police officers The Metropolitan Police, including specialized units such as armed response teams and bomb disposal experts, were deployed to the scene. Their swift and coordinated efforts led to the arrest of a suspect believed to be connected to both the gunfire and the hand grenades. Details surrounding the incident and the motive of the individual involved are still under investigation. The arrested man's identity has not been disclosed at this time, and the authorities are working diligently to ascertain the facts. Local residents, particularly those within the large Jewish community in the area, have expressed their deep concern and relief at the arrest. The safety of the community was of paramount importance, and the rapid response of law enforcement agencies played a vital role in ensuring the well-being of all residents. The presence of hand grenades and reports of gunfire within a community area are deeply unsettling. Authorities will be conducting a thorough examination of the property in question to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and to determine the origin and purpose of these potentially dangerous

Officers say the grenades were duds (Picture: UKNIP)

The Met Police told Metro.co.uk: ‘Police were called at approximately 9.10pm on Tuesday, 17 October to reports of a firearm being discharged in Brent Street, NW4.

‘No one was injured and enquiries are ongoing to establish if a firearm has been discharged. A crime scene remains in place.

‘Officers, including armed officers, attended and arrested a man at a nearby address on suspicion of possession of a firearm; he remains in custody.

‘A firearm was recovered and this has been taken away for forensic testing.

‘On searching the address officers discovered items that appeared to be grenades; these have been assessed and are not viable devices.’

London authorities added that as a number of properties were evacuated, a 100-metre-long cordon was placed.

A concerning security incident has led to the closure of Brent Street near Hendon earlier today took a dramatic turn as a man was arrested following reports of gunfire and the discovery of hand grenades within one of the properties. This incident, occurring in an area with a prominent Jewish community, has sent shockwaves through the neighborhood. Initially, the situation began with the establishment of a 100-meter cordon around Brent Street due to reports suggesting the possible presence of hand grenades within a property. The closure of this bustling thoroughfare raised significant concerns among residents and local authorities. However, as the day unfolded, it became apparent that the situation was far more serious than initially thought. Reports of gunfire within the vicinity prompted an immediate and extensive response from Armed Met Police officers The Metropolitan Police, including specialized units such as armed response teams and bomb disposal experts, were deployed to the scene. Their swift and coordinated efforts led to the arrest of a suspect believed to be connected to both the gunfire and the hand grenades. Details surrounding the incident and the motive of the individual involved are still under investigation. The arrested man's identity has not been disclosed at this time, and the authorities are working diligently to ascertain the facts. Local residents, particularly those within the large Jewish community in the area, have expressed their deep concern and relief at the arrest. The safety of the community was of paramount importance, and the rapid response of law enforcement agencies played a vital role in ensuring the well-being of all residents. The presence of hand grenades and reports of gunfire within a community area are deeply unsettling. Authorities will be conducting a thorough examination of the property in question to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and to determine the origin and purpose of these potentially dangerous

A man has been arrested (Picture: UKNIP)

‘These cordons have now been lifted and we thank residents for their patience during this time,’ the Met said.

‘Work continues to establish the exact circumstances of this incident but at this stage, there is nothing to suggest this was a hate crime or linked to terrorism – we would ask people not to speculate while our investigation is ongoing.

‘In recent days we have put in extra patrols across London where our communities feel vulnerable and these will remain.

‘We want to ensure all our communities feel safe and secure, and urge anyone to report any suspicious activity to police immediately.’

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