Three Arrests After Imitation Guns & Knives Found In Car In Market Harborough

Two imitation guns and several knives were found in a car stopped by Police in Market Harborough town centre.

The weapons were discovered after officers carrying out routine proactive patrols noticed the silver Ford was in poor condition and had tape on the number plate.

It was stopped on the High Street just after 12.30pm on Tuesday, with the three occupants immediately arrested and the weapons seized.

A 42-year-old man from Foxton and a 28-year-old man from Corby were arrested on suspicion of having an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence, possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a knife blade/sharp-pointed article in a public place.

Another man from Corby, aged 28,  was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm in a public place, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession of a knife blade/sharp-pointed article in a public place and conspiracy to possess an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence.

All three men have since been released under investigation and enquiries are continuing.

Detective Inspector Charles Edwards, from Market Harborough CID, said: “While our investigation is progressing, I hope the public can take some reassurance from the fact that the weapons have been recovered and taken off our streets.

“I would continue to encourage anyone with concerns or information about criminal activity in the area to report matters to us.”