Man charged after Yeovil firearm incident
William Martin will appear at Yeovil Magistrates Court today charged two firearm offences
A man is appearing in court today charged with firearms offences following an incident in Yeovil this week.
William Martin, 38, is charged with one count of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and a second of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
Martin was arrested during a police response to Rosebery Avenue at around 1.50pm on Monday, following a report of a member of the public with a firearm.
During the police's response to the incident, a police firearm was discharged. No injuries were reported.
Martin, a Yeovil resident, was remanded in custody ahead of his appearance at Yeovil Magistrates’ Court today.
A second person, who lives outside the area, was arrested in connection with Avon and Somerset Police's investigation and has been released on conditional bail.