Man arrested after reports of firearm at Reading fun fair
Police say it was alleged a man was waving a firearm at people
Last updated 16th Jun 2021
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after reports a man with a firearm was seen at a fun fair in Reading.
The incident was reported at 8.15pm on Sunday (13 June) in Palmer Park, with allegations that the offender was waving it at people.
A man was arrested at the scene.
No-one was hurt.
Searches were carried out in a room at the Elmhurst Hotel in connection with the incident but no weapon was found.
A 20-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He has been released on police bail until July 11.
Investigating officer, PC Mark Skeavington, of Reading police station, said: "I would like to appeal for witnesses to this incident, or anyone that may have information about it to please get in touch with police.
"This reported incident would have been a particularly frightening thing to have taken place in such a public space. However, thankfully, nobody was hurt.
"We would ask that anyone with information makes an online report, or calls 101, and quotes reference 43210259114.
"If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 for 100% anonymity."