Armed police called to troubled estate after reports of 'gun'

United Kingdom News News

Armed police called to troubled estate after reports of 'gun'
United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines
  • 📰 EchoWhatsOn
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 40 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 19%
  • Publisher: 59%

A helicopter was circling the area as police investigated

Merseyside Police were called to Fifth Avenue on the Beechwood Estate, outside Wirral WRAP School, at around 3.15pm on Wednesday, October 4. An initial call reported there was a gang of youths outside the school with a suspected gun.

Armed officers were called to the scene, but the group had already left by the time they arrived. A police helicopter was also seen circling over the estate.READ MORE: easyJet plane to Liverpool airport forced to make emergency landing Merseyside Police has confirmed no gun, or evidence a firearm had been discharged, were found at the scene following searches. However, officers did find discarded fireworks nearby.

Chief Inspector Arrowsmith said: “Our enquiries are ongoing into this incident and officers remain in the area to provide reassurance to the community. If you have any information about this incident, please get in touch.” Anybody with information can call 101 or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter or Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook, quoting log 580.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

EchoWhatsOn /  🏆 74. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

US Congressman back at work after armed carjacking in Washington DCUS Congressman back at work after armed carjacking in Washington DCUS House representative Henry Cuellar was carjacked.
Read more »

US Congressman back at work after armed carjacking in Washington DCUS Congressman back at work after armed carjacking in Washington DCUS House representative Henry Cuellar was carjacked.
Read more »

US Congressman back at work after armed carjacking in Washington DCUS Congressman back at work after armed carjacking in Washington DCUS House representative Henry Cuellar was carjacked.
Read more »

'Thousands' of armed police may down guns if Chris Kaba murder suspect is named tomorrow'Thousands' of armed police may down guns if Chris Kaba murder suspect is named tomorrowA serving Metropolitan Police firearms officer - known only as NX121 - is charged with the murder of Chris Kaba. An order protecting his anonymity could be lifted at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.
Read more »

Police searching for suspects in armed carjacking overnight in Salem, NHPolice searching for suspects in armed carjacking overnight in Salem, NHPolice say they are searching for two suspects in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred overnight in Salem, New Hampshire. Around 10 p.m. Tuesday, police in Haverhill, Massachusetts, reported they had just pursued a white Kia on Route 97 west heading toward Salem. They said they had terminated their pursuit just before the New Hampshire state line. Moments later,…
Read more »

Armed officer thought he was going to die as gunman confronted him, trial toldArmed officer thought he was going to die as gunman confronted him, trial toldThe officer shot Reed Wischhusen, 32, three times as he rushed towards him with the firearm held aloft.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-13 18:51:09