A Walthamstow man has been charged with possessing a machine gun.

Reice Bari, 24, of Hitcham Road, Walthamstow, is accused of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition.

He was due to appear at Highbury Magistrates' Court today.

It follows the discovery of the weapon at a property in Tottenham Lane, Haringey, during a police operation on Thursday.

A loaded Mac 10 machine gun was found containing a magazine with 30 rounds of ammunition and a bag containing 25 rounds.

Two men and two women were arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession with intent to endanger life.