Two teenage boys arrested in Malvern after suspected gun offense
Police want to identify four boys the weapon may have been waved at
Two teenage boys have been arrested in Malvern after a report that they had what was believed to be a gun.
Police said they were called to Welland shortly after 4.30pm on Sunday 18th October, following a report of two boys on an e-scooter who were believed to be in possession of a gun.
Officers were sent to the area quickly, and two boys, both aged 15, were found a short time later.
They were arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
Both remain in police custody.
Police want to identify four boys
It was also reported that the suspects may have waved the weapon at a group of young boys, and officers are keen to identify them.
DS Polly Price said: "We understand an incident of this nature may be alarming for the community, but we want to offer reassurance that we responded quickly and now have two boys in custody."
She added: "It is thought that the suspected weapon was waved towards four young boys. We do not believe they are involved in the incident, or to have been injured, but we are keen to find out who they are and make sure they are ok."
DS Price also said: "If this was you, or your child, please get in touch with us."
Searches in the area
DS Price said: "We are also carrying out searches of the area as part of our investigation with the aim to recover the suspected firearm."
She added: "Residents can expect to see officers over the coming days as our enquiries continue."
Anyone with information can call 101 and quote reference 310i of 18 October.