Teenager bailed after reports of BB gun near school

Police were called out just after 6pm yesterday evening (04/03)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 5th Mar 2026

A teenager has been arrested after reports of a gun near Whitchurch High School in Cardiff.

South Wales Police say officers were called yesterday evening and found the weapon was a BB gun.

The 16 year old has been released on bail.

In a statement, officers said: "South Wales Police was called at 6:10pm yesterday evening to reports of a boy with a gun near Whitchurch High school.

"Officers arrived at the scene and confirmed the gun was a BB gun, a 16-year-old boy from Ely has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an imitation firearm.

"He has been released on bail pending further investigations."

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