Armed police raided on Lockleese this evening (April 10) after the teens were spotted’with swords,” police said. The firearms officers were called to Gainsborough Square. area just until 18:30 in the presence of a witness who reported visual impairment associated with group of people.
Two of The teens were reportedly holding “swords or machetes”. However, police said no injuries were reported and no weapons were seized when they arrived at the scene.
Two teenagers were part of a group of around eight who everyone had hoods up and faces are covered, according to police. representative for Avon and Somerset Police stated: “Although officers arrived immediately and stopped a number of of young people in in area weapons not found.
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“The investigation is ongoing. The officers do not believe that risk to a broader community but will continue to provide a presence in the form in in area this evening.
“If you have information recordings from CCTV cameras, DVRs or phones that can help investigation please call 101 and give 5222085062. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, an independent charity with 100% anonymity. on 0800 555 111”.
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