Armed police swoop on suspected gunman inside busy Lidl supermarket as horrified shoppers told to ‘get down’

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Armed police descended on a suspected gunman inside a busy Lidl supermarket while horrified shoppers were told to "get down".Police were summoned to initial reports of firearms inside the London shop on Ealing Road, Harrow in the north west at around 2pm on Tuesday.Videos shared online have captured four armed police officers wrestling a man, scrambling on the shop floor.

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Horrified shoppers were left in disbelief at the scene as they were ordered to "get down" repeatedly.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Nevertheless, the panic from the sudden ordeal fuelled hysteria with customers, many of whom ran through the aisles.One voice in the background could be heard saying "no way" while the shocking ordeal unfolded.Police have since confirmed officials have arrested a man on suspicion of possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.A spokesman said: "We understand this has caused concern for those in the local community and we will have an increased police...

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