Possible firearm sighting in Castle Cary
A teenager was arrested this morning and remains in custody.
Officers have located a black baseball bat during searches of a property following reports of a potential firearm sighting in Castle Cary today.
A teenager was arrested this morning and remains in custody.
Inspector Roseanna Green said: "Searches of the address are ongoing and at this time we've not located a firearm. A black baseball bat has though been recovered and seized.
"Needless to say the members of the public who reported their concerns to us did absolutely the right thing in calling us straight away.
“This has enabled us to respond quickly, make an arrest and begin carrying out a thorough search of the address to seize any such weapon we may find.
"Such incidents or reports are incredibly rare, but we appreciate the level of concern they can cause.
"The local community can expect to see more visible patrols in their area in the coming days, not because we believe there is any increased risk to safety, but purely so we can provide reassurance to the public and be on hand should anyone wish to talk to us."