A man has been charged with firearms offences after he allegedly tried to sell one in Tower Hamlets.

Pazio Tadusz, 43, of no fixed address, was charged today (July 28) with two counts of firearm possession and was due to appear in custody at Thames Magistrates' Court.

Police were called to Bow Road at around 8.45pm on Wednesday (July 26).

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Officers had received reports of a man allegedly trying to sell what members of the public believed to be a firearm.

There were no reports of any injuries.