TWO men have been arrested after a firearms incident in Abbey Wood.
Officers were called to reports of a man with an offensive weapon in Bostall Hill at around 10.20pm yesterday (March 24).
A 20-year-old man was found with a head injury at the scene.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession of firearm with intent and then taken to hospital.
His injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening.
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Another 23-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
He was taken into police custody where he remains.
A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Police were called at around 10.20pm on Thursday, 24 March to reports of a man with an offensive weapon on Bostall Hill, SE2.
“Officers attended and found a man, aged 20, with a head injury.
“He was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent and taken to hospital.
“His injuries are not believed to be life changing or life threatening.
“Another man, aged 23, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
“He was taken into custody where he remains.”
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