Armed police response to Romsey shooting report proves false alarm

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 12:31 · Archive

Armed police were deployed to Cavendish Close in Romsey after reports of gunfire, but officers confirmed no incident had taken place.

Armed police were deployed to a residential street in Romsey after reports of gunfire at Cavendish Close shortly after 8am on 14 November. Residents reported seeing armed police and an ambulance in the Cavendish Close and Woodley Lane area.

Police confirmed that officers attended the scene and established that no incident had occurred. One resident said: 'This morning I saw two police cars driving past our house. One was a normal police car and the other was all black with armed police.'

The area was cleared after police and ambulance crews left the scene.

How it is being reported

• Armed police called to Hampshire town after reports of shootingA suspected shooting that prompted an armed police response was a false alarm, officers have confirmed.Romsey Advertiser · 14 Nov, 12:05
• Armed police descend on quiet town following shooting false alarmA suspected shooting that prompted an armed police response was a false alarm, officers have confirmed.Southern Daily Echo · 14 Nov, 12:00

In this story: Romsey · Cavendish Close · Hampshire

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