Armed police arrest man over firearms offence

Image source, Nottinghamshire Police

Image caption, Armed police were called to a flat in Frobisher Gardens in Sherwood on Wednesday evening

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a firearms offence following a disturbance at a flat in Nottingham.

Armed police were called to an address in Frobisher Gardens, Sherwood, just before 18:30 BST on Wednesday.

Nottinghamshire Police said threats were reportedly made towards people inside the property, but that no-one was hurt.

The 55-year-old man was held on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He remains in custody.

Det Insp Kayne Rukas said: "Following our swift response, a suspect was taken into custody and is now being questioned in connection with this incident.

"Our inquiries remain ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

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