Gun scare in Bestwood ends with BB gun arrest!
Armed cops rush to Andover Road
Armed response officers stormed Andover Road, Bestwood, just after 4pm on Tuesday 18 July. They were responding to reports of a man spotted with a gun.
Suspect held, gun seized – but it’s a BB gun
The teams quickly detained a 38-year-old man and confiscated the weapon. But after a thorough check, officers revealed the “firearm” was actually a BB gun.
Man arrested, bailed as investigation continues
The man faces suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He has since been bailed with strict conditions while inquiries carry on.
Police urge witnesses to come forward
Sergeant Megan Barnard of Nottinghamshire Police said: “Whenever we get any reports of suspected firearms being brandished or used, we will always act quickly, as we showed here, where we were on scene within a matter of minutes and had one man in custody.
“We know the concern an incident like this can cause in the local communities but I want to reassure you that this was an isolated incident, and no one was injured.
“We’re still investigating what happened here so I would ask anyone who was driving past or saw anything to get in touch with us or make an anonymous report.”
If you were near Andover Road at the time, or have any CCTV footage, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 471 of 18 July 2023. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
