Tom Cruise has been spotted shooting night scenes for Mission: Impossible 5 in London.

The Hollywood star, who will reprise his role as agent Ethan Hunt in the fifth instalment of the action franchise, was photographed filming by the Tower of London.

The 52-year-old actor wrapped up well for the shoot in a black puffa jacket, black trousers and black trainers, along with a thick scarf.

In one shot, he was seen holding a gun and pointing to unknown assailants.

This comes after he was seen racing through the streets of London on February 21.

Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg and Alec Baldwin also star in Mission: Impossible 5, which is being directed by Christopher McQuarrie.

The film will open in UK cinemas on July 31.