Police pursue and search a car following reports a gun had been seen being 'waved about'.
The incident unfolded after someone thought they saw a firearm at Gallagher Retail ParkAvon and Somerset Police officers went to Gallagher Retail Park in Weston-super-Mare on Wednesday after someone saw a person in a group standing by a car holding what looked like a firearm."Officers found a water pistol on the back seat. The item was seized and words of advice given," said the force.
"Officers were dispatched, supported by the National Police Air Service helicopter, and the vehicle was followed and subsequently stopped in Milton Road. "Occupants of the vehicle were detained to enable them and the car to be searched, where officers found a water pistol on the back seat. "We are grateful to the member of the public who called us about the sighting, which we believe was made in good faith."
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