Two boys, 14, arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm as armed police called to Alnwick

Northumbria Police were called to Taylor Drive, in Alnwick, shortly before 3.50pm on Thursday, May 6, to reports a male teenager had been seen with what appeared to be a suspected firearm.

Armed police were called to the area as a precaution and following inquiries two suspects were located.

Officers seized an imitation firearm and two males, both aged 14, were arrested.

An investigation into the incident is now ongoing.

A spokesman for the force said: “Firearms officers were immediately deployed to the area as a precaution and following inquiries they quickly located two suspects and seized an imitation firearm.

"Two males, both 14, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear.

"Inquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting log 730 06/05/21.

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