Met policeman accidentally shoots himself in the foot

 A police firearms officer accidentally shot himself while responding to a call.

The officer discharged the weapon after an earlymorning visit to a west London property.

The incident happened in East Acton about 4.20am yesterday as the firearms squad left the address.

Scotland Yard said the team had been carrying out a “welfare check” on the property’s occupant.

The officer was taken to a central London hospital for treatment. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Firearms officers attended an address in Old Oak Common Lane to carry out a welfare check.

“After completing the call and leaving the address, a police firearm was discharged by one of the officers, causing an injury to his foot. He has been taken to a central London hospital for treatment. His condition is not life-threatening.

“The Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed and inquiries continue.”