Five teenagers arrested after firearm spotted in Coventry

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 21:02 · Archive

Five teenagers were arrested after a firearm was spotted on a Coventry street.

Five teenagers were arrested after a firearm was reportedly spotted on Swanswell Street in Coventry at around 12.40pm on Tuesday, October 20. Armed officers attended the scene and arrested the group on suspicion of firearm offences.

The five comprised two 18-year-old men, two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy. An imitation firearm was recovered by officers from the scene. All five remain in police custody for questioning.

West Midlands Police said the arrests would 'cause concern in the community' and stated that extra officers would be patrolling the area to provide reassurance.

How it is being reported

• Five teenagers arrested in Midlands following gun sightingTwo 18-year-old men, two boys aged 17 and a 16-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearmBirminghamLive · 20 Oct, 20:53
• Five people arrested after firearm spotted in West Midlands streetThe five individuals, aged between 16 and 18, are in police custody.Express & Star · 20 Oct, 18:57

In this story: Coventry · Swanswell Street · West Midlands Police

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