Man, 20, arrested after reports man was 'threatened with firearm' in Hednesford

A man has been arrested after reports of another man being threatened with a firearm in Hednesford.

Armed police officers responded to the scene on McGhie Street, Hednesford, which was cordoned off earlier this afternoon (June 3).

A 20-year-old, from Cannock, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

An imitation firearm, cannabis and drug paraphernalia were seized from the scene.

Police are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: “A man has been arrested following a disturbance in Hednesford where a man was reportedly threatened with a firearm. Armed officers were called to McGhie Street, West Hill, at around 2.50pm today (Wednesday 3 June).

“A 20-year-old man, from Cannock, has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.He remains in custody for questioning. Officers searched the scene and seized an imitation firearm, cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

“McGhie Steet was temporarily closed and a nearby school went into lockdown as a precaution. We are appealing for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area at the time to contact us.

“Call 101, quoting incident 465 of 3 June, or use Live Chat on our website. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

The cordon has been lifted but police remain in the area.