Arrest after man spotted with suspected weapon in park

Armed police arrested a man after people saw someone near a park holding what appeared to be a weapon.

Avon and Somerset Police were called to Victoria Park in Bristol after several people reported seeing a man with what they believed to be a firearm.

On Sunday morning, officers stopped a man matching the suspect’s description as he crossed the Asda car park on Coronation Road.

He was arrested on suspicion of carrying an imitation firearm.

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We were called at 9.50am to reports of a man possibly in possession of a firearm near Victoria Park.”

“He was found in possession of a bag containing two imitation firearms and was subsequently arrested.

“To ensure calm, a police presence remains in the area.”

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