Man arrested after fake gun incident in town centre
A man in his 20s has been bailed following his arrest in connection with an incident where someone was reportedly seen with an imitation firearm on Dogs Head Street on Saturday, 20 September.
Why it matters: Police are continuing their investigation and need witnesses to come forward to help establish the full circumstances of what happened during the early hours incident.
The details: Officers were called to Dogs Head Street at around 00:05 on Saturday, 20 September, to reports of a man using an imitation firearm. No injuries were reported during the incident.
The suspect was described as wearing a white t-shirt, jeans and white trainers. He reportedly left the scene on a pushbike towards Lower Brook Street.
What happened next: A man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and possession of Class A drugs. He has since been bailed to return on 29 October.
What police need: Officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident, motorists travelling in the area with relevant dashcam footage, or anyone with any information.
The bottom line: While an arrest has been made, police are still seeking witnesses to help piece together what happened during this incident in the town centre area, with the suspect due to return on bail next month.
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