Lidl 'gunman' terror as armed police swoop in Harrow supermarket and shout 'get down'

Lidl 'gunman' terror as armed police swoop in Harrow supermarket and shout 'get down'A man has been arrested at Lidl in Harrow on suspicion of possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger lifeNewsChristopher Mallett20:48, 22 Apr 2026Updated 20:59, 22 Apr 2026View 2 Images(Image: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock)Armed cops have swooped on a suspected gunman inside a busy Lidl supermarket.The suspect, 62, was arrested in front of shocked shoppers and taken into custody after Met Police armed officers were called to reports of a firearm inside the store on Ealing Road, Harrow.Footage from the scene shows four officers with guns restraining the man on the ground as they seize an alleged weapon from him. Shoppers can be heard reacting as the dramatic scene unfolds, with one witness saying: "There’s no way."In another clip, masked officers are seen surrounding the man as he sits on the floor while police speak to him.What was said remains unclear. Terrified customers are also seen running in panic through the aisles as cops are heard shouting: "Get down, get down!"View 2 ImagesPolice swooped on the Lidl in Ealing Road, Harrow(Image: Google)READ MORE: Child 'plunges several metres' on TUI cruise ship and is in 'critical condition'READ MORE: Baby boy dies after Blackburn mum hid pregnancy and gave birth without any helpThe incident happened at around 2pm on Tuesday, prompting a major armed response to the supermarket.The Met Police have confirmed a man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.Article continues belowOfficers said: "We understand this has caused concern for those in the local community and we will have an increased police presence in the area."Despite the alarming reports, police have confirmed no shots were fired and no injuries have been reported. The supermarket was quickly secured as officers moved...