Weapon seized on Makepeace Road during 'proactive enquiries'

Makepeace Road, Northolt. Picture: Google Streetview

Police officers from the Specialist Crime unit have seized a loaded firearm in Northolt.

During what they describe as proactive enquiries they came across the gun with a full magazine of ammunition near Makepeace Road at around midday on Tuesday, 27 October.

No arrests have been made and the weapon has been taken to a forensic laboratory for analysis.

Detective Chief Inspector Danny Gosling, from the Met’s Specialist Crime South proactive team, said: “This seizure of a firearm and ammunition demonstrates the good work that the Met’s proactive units are doing to keep our communities safe.

“I have no doubt that this seizure has prevented a serious, or even deadly, incident from taking place in the surrounding area.

“We are committed to tackling violent crime and will bringing anyone who carries or holds firearms and other lethal weapons to justice.”

October 28, 2020