Police deployed to Sheffield estate to look for gun

Police officers were deployed to a Sheffield estate to search for a gun.
Police officers were called to Batemoor Road in large numbersPolice officers were called to Batemoor Road in large numbers
Police officers were called to Batemoor Road in large numbers

Police chiefs have revealed that officers were needed after a reports that a gun had been seen.

They searched a home in a bid to find the alleged weapon but nothing was found.

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Instead, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.

A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "Police executed a warrant in the Batemoor Road area of Sheffield following a reported sighting of a firearm.

"The officers were deployed to ensure no risk to the public and identify anyone suspected of carrying a firearm.

"A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug. He remains in custody.

"No firearm has been recovered and at this time, the reported sighting cannot be confirmed."