AN armed man was arrested just metres away from the Celebrity Big Brother studios hours before live final.

Shocking images show the moment the 26-year-old was arrested on Studio Way in Elstree, Hertfordshire after an armed police operation today.

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The remaining six Big Brother contestants were just yards away at the Elstree Studios gearing up for tonight’s live final.

Several officers wearing bullet-proof jackets and carrying guns were seen puling over two Mercedes cars before plain clothed cops appeared to search one of the cars.

A firearm was recovered and a man was arrested in the dramatic scenes - although police have insisted that the arrest was not related to the Big Brother final.

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A spokesman for Hertfordshire police said that officers were acting on behalf of the Metropolitan police who were leading the investigation.
A Met police spokesman told : “Trident detectives have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a firearm following a vehicle stop in Borhamwood, Hertfordshire at approximately 17:00hrs on Friday, 26 August.

“A suspected firearm has also been recovered. Upon arrest, the male was taken to a north London police station for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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There were six finalists remaining in the house tonight - Marnie Simpson, Frankie Grande, Renee Graziano, Stephen Bear, Aubrey O’Day and Ricky Norwood.

SunBets have placed Stephen Bear with the highest odds to win tonight’s final, at 4/6 a £5 bet will offer a £8.33 return.

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Despite fans accusing CBB bosses of censoring Bear’s worst behaviour, the reality TV star has won viewers over.

The show will be aired tonight live from Channel 5 at 9pm, host Emma Willis will be announcing the results and interviewing each contestant following their departure.

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