Four men have been charged after a gun was fired during an altercation in Forest Hill. 

The incident happened between a group of males in Brockley Rise at 9.52pm on December 12.

One of the men was reportedly firing a gun into the air. 

On arrival, police conducted a search of the area but discovered that the suspects left the scene.

No injuries were reported following the incident.

On February 23, armed officers carried out an operation of searching seven addresses across London.

Four men were arrested, and each charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of ammunition with intent and violent disorder.

They are:

Caner Sayanolgu, 32, of High Street, Bromley,

Jim Reka, 38, of Verdant Lane, Lewisham

Mirjan Hasanmeja, 35, of Verdant Lane, Lewisham

Asif Khan, 32, of Wilson Road, Southwark

All four appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court on February 24.

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They were all remanded to appear at Croydon Crown Court on March 24.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Officers were called at 9.52pm on Monday, 12 December to Brockley Rise SE23 reports of an altercation involving a group of males, one of whom was firing a gun into the air.

“Police responded and conducted an area search but the suspects had left.

"There were no reports of any injuries.

“In the early hours of this morning, Thursday, 23 February, officers carried out a proactive operation resulting in the search of seven addresses across London.

“Due to the nature of the investigation, the operation was led by armed officers.

“Four men were arrested, and each charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life; possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence; possession of ammunition with intent; and violent disorder.

“They are:

"Caner Sayanolgu, 32 (21.12.90), of High Street, Bromley,

"Jim Reka, 38 (25.01.85), of Verdant Lane, Lewisham

"Mirjan Hasanmeja, 35 (02.01.87), of Verdant Lane, Lewisham

"Asif Khan, 32 (01.01.91), of Wilson Road, Southwark

“They appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Friday, 24 February.

“They were all remanded to appear at Croydon Crown Court on Friday, 24 March.”