Armed Police Snatch Imitation Guns in Radford Bench Bust
Armed cops swooped on Churchfield Lane, Radford, after a gun was spotted around 3.50pm on Tuesday, 6 December.
Officers found two men sitting on a bench inside the church grounds. A quick search revealed two imitation handguns and an air rifle. Plus, one suspect was caught with suspected Class A drugs.
Two Men Arrested Over Fake Guns and Drugs
- Suspects aged 29 and 38 arrested for carrying imitation firearms in public.
- The 29-year-old also hit with a drug possession charge.
- Both released on conditional bail, but police are keeping the pressure on.
Police Warn: Don’t Mess with Imitation Firearms
“We will never hesitate to take immediate action should we receive reports a suspected firearm has been seen,” said Inspector Andrew Hallam from Nottinghamshire Police. “Imitation guns often look real, so we respond robustly to all reports. This is a clear warning to anyone carrying imitation firearms — you will end up in hot water.”
Inspector Hallam added that inquiries are ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Got Info? Contact Police
Call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 435 of 6 December 2022, or reach Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
