Police seek group after suspected crossbow sighting in Eyemouth

Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 3 hours ago

Police are appealing for information after a male was reportedly seen in possession of a weapon, believed to be a crossbow, in Eyemouth.

Officers received a report of a group of males, aged between 16 and 30, in the Renton Terrace area at around 9.40am on Monday.

One member of the group was believed to be carrying a weapon, and was last seen on the town's High Street.

Police attended and carried out a search of the surrounding area but were unable to trace those involved.

The person officers are keen to trace is described as white, with short dark-coloured hair. He was reportedly wearing a T-shirt with orange markings and black trousers.

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A police spokesperson said: "There were no reports of any crossbow being fired or anyone injured but we are keen to trace this group and establish the exact circumstances.

“A number of enquiries are ongoing including checking CCTV from in and around the local area to identify those involved.

“We urge anyone with any information that may assist our enquiries to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 0763 of November, 2nd.”

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