Armed police scrambled to Arbourthorne in Sheffield amid reports of a man with a gun
Police attended Northern Avenue in Arbourthorne
Armed officers swooped on a car on a Sheffield estate after reports of a man with a gun.
Police attended Northern Avenue in Arbourthorne and made enquiries before sighting the suspect vehicle on nearby Brimmesfield Road and making a stop.
A 58-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm and possessing drugs of Class B or C, South Yorkshire Police said in a statement to The Star.
It said: “At 12.54pm yesterday (Monday 13 July) we received reports that a man was in possession of a firearm on Northern Avenue, Sheffield.
“Armed officers attended the scene and through swift enquiries identified a vehicle that the man had reportedly left the scene in.
“A short time later, officers sighted the vehicle on Brimmesfield Road and requested for it to stop. A BB gun was recovered from the vehicle.
“A 58-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm and possessing drugs of Class B or C. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.”
Photos posted online appear to show two forensics officers in white boiler suits. One has a camera and is taking a photo of what appears to be a gun on the ground.
A red car and a silver car with a door open are parked next to it.