ARMED officers arrested a man in Newquay after it was reported possible gun shots were heard on Saturday (August 1).

Police attended Hawkins Road after a dog chain was allegedly brandished as a weapon following a verbal disagreement as two people walked past a property at 11.30pm.

Officers recovered air weapons.

A local man in his 20s was located and arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Police closed the roads surrounding Hawkins Road and a police guard was put in place whilst officers investigated the incident.

A police spokesperson said: “We were called at around 11.30pm on Saturday, August 1, following a report of a disturbance in Hawkins Road in Newquay.

“It was reported that possible gun shots were heard and a dog chain brandished as a weapon following a verbal disagreement as two people walked past a property.

“Armed officers attended the location, and a scene guard was put in place. Officers recovered air weapons.

“A local man in his 20s was located and arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He has been released on Police bail while enquiries continue.”