A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a person allegedly pointed a gun at cars in Rainham.

Police received reports on Monday (May 15) of a gun having been seen at Mungo Park Road in Rainham.

The incident allegedly took place on Saturday (May 13) at around 4pm.

The officers found a male allegedly pointing a gun at passing cars in CCTV footage they examined.

There has been no injuries or damage caused, a Met Police spokesperson said.

The boy was taken to an east London police station after his arrest today (May 17) on suspicion of possessing a firearm and he remains in custody.

Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

Police have urged for anyone with information to call them on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting 4343/15MAY.

Anonymous tips can be sent to the independent charity Crimestoppers on their website crimestoppers-uk.org.