Man arrested after police firearms discharged in Bristol
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
A man has been arrested after police firearms were discharged in Bristol.
The arrest follows an incident on Thursday 22nd October, in the Eastville area when police firearms were discharged and a man was injured.
Police said the man, who is in his forties, has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and remains in hospital under police guard.
A cordon remains in place at an address on Fishponds Road, Eastville, while forensic examinations and searches are completed.
The case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which police say is mandatory step in these circumstances.