Armed police responded to a call yesterday suggesting a man was seen with a firearm.

One witness, Jimmy Greaves, took photos of what he described as an armed raid in Burnt Ash Lane.

Police told News Shopper they were called to "reports of a man with a firearm" at 1.15pm before arresting a suspect.

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A spokeswoman added: "Officers, including firearms officers, attended a residential address where a man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

"He was taken into custody and has since been released under investigation."

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