A police operation was launched in Weston-super-Mare after reports of a man with a firearm.
Officers were called just before 9pm yesterday after reports from a member of a public of a man with a firearm in the Winterstoke Road area of the town.
The police helicopter was also scrambled and a search of the area carried out.
Police also carried out house to house enquiries in a bid to search for the man.
Despite an extensive search, no one was found.
No other sightings of the man were received by the force.
A police spokesman said: "We were called at 8.43pm last night (Sunday 12 July) following a report from a member of the public who believed they had seen a male with a firearm in the Winterstoke Road area of Weston-super-Mare.
"Officers attended to carry out a search of the area, with assistance from the police helicopter.
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“House-to-house enquiries were also conducted.
"However, there was no sign of any disturbance or issues.
“Officers were stood down at about 9.40pm following a negative search and no further reported sightings.""
