Two boys arrested after BB gun incident in Worcestershire village

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

Two 15-year-old boys were arrested after allegedly waving a BB gun at four young boys on an e-scooter in Welland, near Malvern, on 18 October.

Two 15-year-old boys were arrested after an incident in Welland, near Malvern, on 18 October, in which they allegedly waved a suspected gun at four young boys while on an e-scooter. The boys were initially taken into custody on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

West Mercia Police have since released both boys on bail pending further enquiries. Following extensive searches of the area, police now believe the suspected weapon was a BB gun.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: 'We have carried out extensive enquiries and search of the area and believe the suspected weapon was a BB gun.' Detective Sergeant Polly Price said police wanted to identify the four young boys who were allegedly targeted, as they do not believe they were involved in the incident or injured, but wish to make sure they are all right.

How it is being reported

• Police share more information on gun incident after searches in villagePolice have shared more information after reports of an incident involving a gun in a village near Malvern.Worcester News · 19 Oct, 16:02
• Police share more information on gun incident after searches in villagePolice have shared more information after reports of an incident involving a gun in a village near Malvern.Malvern Gazette · 19 Oct, 16:02

In this story: Welland · Malvern · West Mercia Police · Polly Price

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