Shock in England: Armed man arrested near Chelsea's stadium

Police in England were on high alert after an armed man was spotted near Chelsea's stadium.

The incident occurred during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Fulham on Saturday.

According to reports from Sportal, the Metropolitan Police arrested an individual whose motives remain unknown at this time.

According to a post by Fabrizio Romano, the man was wearing a helmet and a bulletproof vest and was carrying a weapon with extra ammunition. Initial reports suggest the suspect intended to open fire on fans.

Meanwhile, Chelsea secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Fulham to claim their second win of the new season.

Goals from Joao Pedro, who scored a header from a corner and Enzo from the penalty spot sealed the win for the Blues.