Armed police swarm Stoke-on-Trent street after 'reports of man with air rifle'

Armed police have been deployed to a Stoke-on-Trent street after 'reports of a man with an air rifle'. Staffordshire Police were called to Mornington Road, in Sneyd Green, at 8.13am today.

A 29-year-old Stoke-on-Trent man has been arrested in connection with the incident. He is being questioned by officers today.

A police spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a man with an air rifle and windows smashed at a property on Mornington Road. Firearms officers attended and a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an air weapon with intent to cause fear of violence. He remains in custody."

Police are appealing for witnesses following this morning's incident. Anyone with any information can call the police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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