Man arrested after firearms incident in Yeovil
A man in his 30s is currently in police custody after the incident.
A man has been arrested and is in police custody after a firearms incident in Yeovil this afternoon.
Police were called to Rosebery Avenue at 1.51pm to a report that a man was carrying a suspected handgun. Armed officers were then deployed.
A short while later, when attempting to engage with a man in Monmouth Road, an officer discharged a firearm. Police say no one was injured.
A man in his 30s was subsequently arrested inside a flat on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm. He remains in police custody. A firearm was also located inside the property.
Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Joe Piscina said: “I know this incident may be worrying to many, but I’d like to reiterate that this incident has been safely resolved without anyone suffering any injury."
“Armed officers are trained to the highest standards and take on significant responsibilities in high-pressure environments."
“It is very rare that they would need to discharge their firearms and any incident in which they have to is treated incredibly seriously."
“We are also ensuring welfare support is available for anyone who might need it."
“There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming hours while investigative work continues."
“This will also include extra patrols being carried out by neighbourhood officers and anyone with any concerns should speak to them.”
Police ask that anyone with any footage of the incident or any relevant information which could help their investigation should call 101 using the reference number 5226079873.