Police have released an appeal for witnesses following an incident involving an imitation firearm in Chippenham.

At about 9.20pm on 18th July, police received multiple calls regarding a man seen carrying what looked like a firearm on Wood Lane.

When officers arrived they found the weapon not to be real but a man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm. He has been released on bail.

If you saw what happened, or can help with enquiries, please contact police on 101 quoting reference number 54240084312.

 

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