Armed police swooped on a city region street over reports of a "man with a gun."
Cheshire Constabulary said officers were called to Exmouth Crescent in Murdishaw, Runcorn, at 11.21am on Tuesday. They were supported by firearms teams, a police helicopter and a dog unit.
A search was completed but no gun was found and "there were no offences", police said. Residents took to social media after spotting firearms officers in tactical gear and the helicopter overhead.
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They said Exmouth Crescent was shut during the incident.
On Twitter, @MurdishawM tweeted: “Armed police in Exmouth Crescent roads closed and helicopters up.
“Hope everyone is ok.”
Another social media user said: “Helicopter’s been flying round above the house all morning.”
One Facebook user expressed concern, saying: “What’s the world coming too?”
A Cheshire Police spokeswoman told the ECHO: “At 11.21am on Tuesday, November 1, police were called to an address in Exmouth Crescent, Runcorn following reports of a man with a gun.
“The suspect was spoken to, and a search was made of the property and vehicle with assistance from the police helicopter, police dog and local officers.
“No firearms were located and there were no offences.”
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