Six people arrested after gun reportedly fired near Highnam
It happened around 10am today on the A40.
Six people have been arrested after a gun was reportedly fired on the A4O near Highnam.
It happened around 10am today at the Over roundabout - a number of road closures were put in place but these have now been lifted.
Four men, a woman and a 16 year old boy were all arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life - and remain in police custody.
In a statement, Gloucestershire Police said: "Investigating officers are in the early stages of an investigation and at this time it is suspected that those involved are known to each other.
"Armed officers conducted searches in the area along with colleagues from the National Police Air Service. Six arrests were made and two vehicles have been seized in connection with the incident."
Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.