Teenager seen with suspected firearm in Southampton

No-one was threatened or injured in an incident on Wilton Road

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 11th Feb 2025

Police in Southampton are investigating after a teenager was reportedly seen with a suspected firearm.

Officers say the teen was with another young person on Wilton Road at around 5.30pm last Tuesday (4th February).

No-one was threatened or hurt during the incident.

The boy holding the suspected firearm is described as:

• White

• Of medium build

• Aged between 14 and 18

• Had his face covered with a mask

• Wearing black jogging bottoms, black Nike Air Force One trainers, a brown hoody with the hood up and a black gilet.

The boy he was with was dressed in black jogging bottoms, black trainers, a black puffer style jacket, a black hoody with the hood up and a face mask.

Police have been carrying out enquiries in the area, including house to house checks, and CCTV scoping.

They now want to hear from anyone with information about the incident, or the people involved, especially if we have dash cam, home CCTV or doorbell footage that could help with the investigation.

If you can help, you're asked to call Hampshire Police on 101, quoting reference 44250053668.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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