Police Seize Imitation Firearm & Machete During Raids In Rothwell

Police have seized an imitation firearm and machete during raids on two houses in Rothwell.

A man was also arrested after armed officers swooped on addresses in Horsefair Lane and Meadow Road on Saturday afternoon.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman told HFM: “At about 4pm on Saturday, September 16, two warrants were executed in in Rothwell, following intelligence that threats of violence had been made by someone connected to the properties.

“An imitation firearm and a machete were both seized from the addresses during the warrants and a 26-year-old man was also arrested.”