POLICE were called to St Martin’s Gate in Worcester on Saturday (July 19) following reports a man was being threatened with a firearm.
Officers, including armed response, arrived at around 5pm and two men were arrested at a nearby address.
The weapon turned out to be an imitation firearm.
Two men, aged 20 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear and violence and threats to kill. They remain in custody as enquiries continue.
During the incident, a man was believed to be pointing a laser towards the police helicopter. He has been arrested on suspicion of endangering an aircraft and also remains in custody.
Acting Inspector Sam Mott said: “Our officers acted quickly, when a serious firearms incident was declared in a busy public place yesterday. Fortunately, it is believed that the weapon is an imitation, but our communities can be reassured by the swift response from our officers and the arrests that have been made.”
