Arrest After Gun ‘Pointed At People’ In Desborough
Written by HFM News on 1st August 2023
A man has been arrested and weapons seized after a gun was allegedly pointed at a group of people in Desborough.
The 39-year-old was arrested last night after armed police executed four warrants at addresses in the town, following the alleged incident on Braybrooke Road at around 8am last Thursday.
He is being questioned on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of a firearm with intent to engager life and assault.
Detective Inspector Torie Harrison from Northamptonshire Police told HFM: “Following an incident in Braybrooke Road, Desborough, on July 27 at about 8am, in which a firearm was allegedly pointed at a group of people, police officers arrested a 39-year-old man last night (July 31).
“He remains in police custody at this time.
“As part of the investigation into this incident, a number of warrants were undertaken at addresses in Desborough last night too and four weapons were seized.
“Tackling serious violence remains a matter of priority for Northamptonshire Police and I hope our response to this incident demonstrates that commitment and determination.”
