Arrest After Reports Of ‘Man With Gun’ In Broughton Astley
Written by HFM News on 16th July 2020
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and making threats to kill after armed Police were called to Broughton Astley this morning.
Officers responded to reports someone was seen with what looked like a gun outside a house in Windsor Way just before 5am and a Police helicopter was scrambled.
A 35-year-old man was arrested following a search of the area, which was supported by the National Police Air Service.
Leicestershire Police say the man remains in custody and enquiries are continuing.
