Gun scare in Radford ends with two arrested over fake weapons and Class A drugs
Armed police swoop on Radford street
Reports of a gun sighting sparked a major armed police response in Churchfield Lane, Radford, on Tuesday afternoon (6 December). Officers were called at around 3.50pm after witnesses spotted what looked like a firearm in the area.
Suspects caught red-handed with imitation guns and drugs
Police quickly located two men, aged 29 and 38, sitting on a bench within the church grounds. A search uncovered two imitation handguns and an air rifle. One of the suspects was also found with suspected Class A drugs.
Warning issued over fake firearms
Both men were arrested on suspicion of carrying imitation firearms in public. The younger man faces additional charges for possession of Class A drugs. They have since been released on conditional bail.
Inspector Andrew Hallam, Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Imitation firearms often look like the real deal. We never hesitate to take immediate action on any reports. This is a clear warning – carrying fake guns will land you in serious trouble. Our investigations continue, and we urge anyone with information to come forward.”
How to report information
- Call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 435 of 6 December 2022
- Or contact anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111
