Armed police are searching Barking after a man was reportedly threatened with a firearm on Maybury Road.
They haven’t found the gun yet. Police are searching the area thoroughly. So far, they haven’t arrested anyone. A police spokesperson confirmed the event. They received the call around 11:59 AM. The call mentioned someone threatened with a firearm.
Officers are searching Maybury Road as a result. The situation is active, and investigations continue. No one is in custody as things stand. UK gun laws are really strict.
They got much tougher after the 1996 Dunblane tragedy. Remember that school shooting in Scotland? A man killed sixteen kids and one teacher. He then killed himself. That event sparked a huge public campaign.
It was even called the Snowdrop Petition. This led to two new Firearms Acts. These acts banned private ownership of most handguns. If you’re caught with a gun, you face jail time.
A first offense gets you five years minimum. Repeat offenses are punished much more harshly. Criminal connections also worsen the penalties. Having a loaded weapon makes things far worse. It could mean you’re charged with intent to endanger life. This charge usually carries an eight to twelve year prison term.