Man arrested after imitation firearm seized in West Bromwich

An 18-year-old man was arrested following the discovery of an imitation firearm during a stop and search in West Bromwich.

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Officers from Operation Guardian stopped a group of men acting suspiciously on New Street yesterday evening. 

During a search, a BB gun was recovered.

The 18-year-old man, from Birmingham, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm in a public place. 

He remains in police custody for questioning.