Two teens arrested after incident involving a BB gun in Totton

Armed response officers were called to a report of a group in possession of a suspected offensive weapon in War Memorial Car Park

Author: Jo SymesPublished 9th Oct 2023

Two boys have been arrested in Totton after police officers seized a BB gun, drugs and cash.

At approximately 8.20pm last night (Sunday 8 October), armed response officers were called to a report of a group in possession of a suspected offensive weapon in War Memorial Car Parkin Salisbury Road.

Upon arrival, officers located and seized a BB gun. Following subsequent searches of those present, one 17-year-old boy, from Totton, was arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm in a public place.

Another 17-year-old boy, also from Totton, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

Cannabis, drug paraphernalia, cash and a mobile phone were also seized by the attending officers.

Both boys remain in police custody at this time and the investigation into this incident remains ongoing.

As always, if you see or witness anything suspicious, please do continue to report these incidents to us via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website or by calling 101.

If it is an emergency, or there is a crime in progress, please dial 999 immediately.

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