A teenager was arrested nearby Stamford Bridge following Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Fulham due to fears that they were carrying a gun, according to reports. The Blues overcame VAR controversy to pick up a 2-0 victory in the London derby thanks to goals from Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez, but the drama did not stop after the final whistle.
It has since been revealed by The Sun that an unidentified 16-year-old was stopped by Metropolitan Police officers putside of a London tube station, with more details on the arrest also being revealed.
Teenager Arrested For Alleged Firearm Offence
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Police confirmed that a teenager had been arrested after being stopped and searched outside a Tube station following the Premier League match.
The Met stated that a 16-year-old boy had been detained on suspicion of carrying an imitation firearm. It was understood the suspct had been on his way to a comic convention in London.
Officers explained they had received “information about a boy displaying a weapon and walking towards a crowded area.”
Footage shared on social media showed a team of uniformed officers forcing the suspect to the ground.The teenager was restrained and handcuffed while officers carried out a search.
He was pinned face down on the pavement outside the station as other officers formed a cordon, with Chelsea fans looking on in shock. Video footage also showed officers going through the suspect’s bags while others continued to hold him down.
The suspect appeared to be wearing a balaclava that left only his eyes visible. One officer was seen removing the mask while others held the suspect, with some kneeling on his legs and back. The group then rolled him onto his back before lifting him up to be led away.
No injuries were reported in the incident as a Met Police spokesperson said: "A 16-year-old boy remains in police custody after he was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm.
"The arrest took place in Fulham Broadway at 14:41hrs on Saturday, 30 August after officers received information about a boy displaying a weapon and walking towards a crowded area.
"No one was injured in the incident."
However, it has also been claimed that the individual was wrongly arrested after his imitation gun was mistaken for a real one.