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Ben McVay

One arrested after police raid Beeston address over reports of a gun

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm after armed police raided a property in Beeston.

Officers were scrambled to an address on Old Lane after being alerted to reports of a gun there at 3.55pm.

People living nearby took to social media saying the the junction of Dewsbury Road and Old Lane had been blocked by police.

A police spokesman said earlier: "Police were called at 3.55pm to Old Lane after reports of a firearm was present at an address.

"Officers attended and have searched a property.

"Enquiries remain ongoing."

However police have now confirmed: "One individual has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm."

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