A man has been charged with possessing an imitation firearm after a huge police incident in the shadow of Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.

Islington Gazette: Police were called to Queensland Road, in the shadow of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, on Friday night to reports of a man with a firearm. Picture: Matt KellyPolice were called to Queensland Road, in the shadow of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, on Friday night to reports of a man with a firearm. Picture: Matt Kelly (Image: Archant)

Queenland Road in Holloway was shut off at about 6pm on Friday after police received reports of a man armed with a firearm.

One bystander said over 100 homeowners and tenants were cut off from their flats as police dealt with the incident.

A Met spokesman this afternoon said 20-year-old Asani Jackson, of Queensland Road, was charged with possession of an imitation firearm, affray, and assault by beating. He was due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today.