Armed police find gun near Camborne station

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences

Author: Simon McleanPublished 24th Nov 2023

After reports that armed police had been seen at Camborne railway station, police have told us a handgun has been recovered from nearby,

Officers were called at around 1.35pm on Friday 24 November, following reports of an incident on Basset Road, Camborne.

A man, believed to be in possession of a handgun, made threats to a man in the street.

The suspect left the scene.

Firearms and local officers attended.

Following a search, a handgun was recovered near the railway.

Two men were arrested in connection with this incident on suspicion of offences under the Firearms Act and remain in police custody.

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