Reports of gunman sparks looting in Oxford Street

Armed police rushed to Oxford Street last night to reports a gunman was on the loose.Officers who were called to the scene at around 9.30pm were unable to find a gunman.However, huge crowds flocked to the busy shopping district and started looting.Eyewitnesses said gangs of youths attempted to break into a sweet shop, according to The Sun.Multiple people were arrested on suspicion of affray and taken into custody by officers.