A teenager accused of threatening a police officer with a gun in Lewisham has been charged.

A 17-year-old boy is in custody and due at Bromley Magistrates' Court today (February 6) charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.

The incident is alleged to have happened in Albercore Crescent at around 8.15pm on Saturday, January 21.

A second 17-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were also arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, but have been released under investigation.