Armed police descended on a Southmead cul-de-sac this morning (May 20) after what sounded like a "gunshot" was reportedly heard in the area.
A man was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm after police were called to a disturbance in Sarum Crescent at around 6.30am.
The area was sealed off by officers, with First Bus services being diverted as a result.
According to Avon and Somerset Constabulary, a man refused to come out of his property.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a disturbance in Sarum Crescent in Southmead at about 6.30am today.
"There was a report of what sounded like a gunshot.
"A man was in a property in the cul-de-sac refusing to come out.
"The area was sealed off and armed officers attended as a precaution.
"Shortly afterwards a man was detained and has been arrested."
According to First Bus, the road was reopened by around 8am.
UPDATE: On Monday afternoon (May 20), a police spokesperson added: "We have reviewed the incident reported in Sarum Crescent this morning and can confirm that no gunshot was fired.
"The incident was a dispute over two people sharing a property in the cul-de-sac.
"The man arrested has been released no further action in relation to the reported firearms incident."
