Man arrested after air rifle pointed at police

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Image caption, Police were involved in a search for a missing person when the incident happened on Selby Road in Halton
  • Author, Rachel Russell
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A man has been arrested after an air rifle was pointed at police officers searching for a missing person in Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police had been carrying out missing person inquiries at an address in Selby Road, Halton, at 19:01 BST on Tuesday.

Armed officers were called following the incident and the firearm was discovered during a search, the force said.

A man, aged 25, was later arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He remains in custody while inquiries continue.

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