A teenager who was arrested on suspicion of possessing a gun in Uxbridge has been released under investigation.

Police were called to the scene at around 5pm on Monday (August 14) to reports of a male seen in possession of a firearm around the area of Worcester Road in Cowley.

Armed officers and police officers attended the scene, in a residential area near a primary school, and a 16-year-old male was arrested.

Officers recovered a firearm nearby.

Speaking on Tuesday (August 15) a Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "The 16-year-old has been released under investigation."

No further arrests have been made after the incident.

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