A MAN has been arrested and is in police custody after officers received a report of a man carrying a firearm in Yeovil this afternoon (March 23).
Avon and Somerset Police officers were called to Rosebery Avenue at 1.51pm to a report that a man was carrying a suspected handgun.
Armed officers were deployed to ensure the public was protected and that any potential firearms could be recovered.
While attempting to engage with a man in Monmouth Road, a short while later, a firearm was discharged by an officer.
Police have confirmed that no one was injured.
A man in his 30s was subsequently arrested inside a flat on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm and has been taken to police custody, where he remains.
A firearm was subsequently located inside the property.
Neighbourhood chief inspector Joe Piscina said: “I know this incident may be worrying to many, but I’d like to reiterate that this incident has been safely resolved without anyone suffering any injury.
“Armed officers are trained to the highest standards and take on significant responsibilities in high-pressure environments.
“It is very rare that they would need to discharge their firearms, and any incident in which they have to is treated incredibly seriously.
“We are also ensuring welfare support is available for anyone who might need it."
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The police said there will be increased police presence in the area over the coming hours while investigative works continue.
Neighbourhood chief inspector Joe Piscina added: “This will also include extra patrols being carried out by neighbourhood officers, and anyone with any concerns should speak to them.”
If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226079873, or complete the online police appeals form at https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/forms/sia?Reference=5226079873.
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