POLICE have shared more information after reports of an incident involving a gun in a village near Malvern.
Officers have been carrying out searches in Welland after reports that two boys on an e-scooter had waved a suspected gun at at four young boys on Sunday, October 18.
It’s not believed that any of the four boys were involved or injured but police are looking to identify them.
Two boys, both aged 15, were arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
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They were initially taken into custody but have since been released pending further enquiries.
Police have been carrying out searches in the area and said they now believe the weapon to have been a BB gun.
“Both boys have been released on bail pending further enquiries,” a West Mercia Police spokesperson said.
“We have carried out extensive enquiries and search of the area and believe the suspected weapon was a BB gun.”
In an earlier statement, DS Polly Price said: “We understand an incident of this nature may be alarming for the community, but we want to offer reassurance that we responded quickly and now have two boys in custody.
“It is thought that the suspected weapon was waved towards four young boys. We do not believe they are in involved in the incident, or to have been injured, but we are keen to find out who they are and make sure they are ok.
“If this was you, or your child, please get in touch with us.
“We are also carrying out searches of the area as part our investigation with the aim to recover the suspected firearm.
“Residents can expect to see officers over the coming days as our enquiries continue.”
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting 310i of October 18.
