Armed police called out to imitation gun-wielding man in Pontefract street

Armed police were called out to a Pontefract street following reports of a man brandishing a firearm.

Officers were called to Sycamore Green shortly before 5.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) following reports from concerned residents of a man with a gun.

A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “District officers supported by armed officers attended and a man was arrested for possession of an imitation firearm.

"No one was injured and a BB gun has been recovered.”

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