Chippenham man arrested on suspicion of an imitation firearm

Officers found the weapon not to be real

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 26th Jul 2024

A man's been arrested after reports of an imitation firearm in Chippenham.

Police were called around 9.20pm on July 18 to reports of a man seen carrying what looked like a firearm on Wood Lane.

When officers arrived they found the weapon not to be real.

Wiltshire Police have confirmed a man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm.

He has been released on bail.

The force are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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