Police recover imitation firearm in Hainault

Police have recovered an imitation firearm and drugs following an incident this evening.

Officers on patrol in New North Road, Hainault, made the discovery after stopping a car in the street after 5pm.

The male driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug and possession of an imitation firearm.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the other occupants of the car had fled.

Inquiries continue to trace the other occupants of the car.