Armed police swoop after gun spotted
Three men were arrested today after reports of a man carrying a gun at the Birchin Way KFC in Grimsby. Armed officers rushed to the scene just before 2pm on Friday, 19 December, after a member of the public spotted a suspicious man in a vehicle.
Suspected BB gun seized
Police detained a 33-year-old and two 28-year-olds in connection with the scare. A suspected BB gun was recovered and taken into evidence. All three remain in custody as investigations continue.
Police appeal for witnesses
Detective Inspector Darren Critten said: “I know reports of this nature can, understandably, be concerning for those in the local area and I want to offer my reassurance that we always treat this type of call as a priority.”
“A 33-year-old man and two 28-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. All three remain in custody while enquiries continue.
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