ARMED response units, dog handlers and other local units were dispatched to Chorleywood High Street on Monday, August 25, evening when police were warned of a young man in possession of a hand gun.

At 7pm, police were called to the scene after passers-by noticed an altercation outside the Peppermill restaurant in which a weapon was involved.

Mr Benjamin Jocelyn, 20, from Pinner has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.

He will appear before West Herts Magistrates court on Tuesday, September 2.

A man sustained head injuries during the incident and was taken to Watford General Hospital.