Police have explained why firearms officers descended on a residential street in Bristol this afternoon.
Locals were alerted to a large police presence near Broad Walk, Knowle at around 2pm.
It's since been confirmed that armed officers searched a property following reports a male put a suspected firearm into a bag.
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An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "At approximately 2.05pm today (Sunday, September 26), officers in Redcatch Road in Knowle were approached by a member of the public who reported seeing an unknown male putting a suspected firearm into a bag.
“They remained in the area and observed a male matching the description given entering an address in Broad Walk.
“Firearms officers arrived at the scene and that property was searched with no evidence of any firearm being found.
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“Officers remained in the area until about 4.15pm.”
Police say there was no offence or risk to the public.
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