Imitation firearm pointed at motorist appeal in Evesham

Police are appealing for a motorist who had an imitation firearm pointed at them to get in contact.

Around 2pm on Sunday 30 April police received a 999 call that three youths were brandishing what was believed to be a firearm in Worcester Road in Evesham.

The weapon was pointed at a motorist driving a grey 4x4 vehicle, officers are appealing for the motorist to get in contact as a key witness in the case.

Due to the nature of the report armed officers attended and three teenagers were arrested. The weapon was seized by officers, and it was established to be an imitation firearm.

The three boys arrested were two aged 17-years-old and one aged 13-years-old – they have been released on police bail.

Officers are carrying out enquiries and are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the boys walking between train station and local shops.

Chief Inspector Brian Gibbs said: “I would urge caution with carrying any item which may resemble a firearm in public. Even if it is an imitation, it may provoke a reaction from both members of the public and the police which is unintended and may end up in a criminal investigation. Thankfully in this instance the item was an imitation and posed no threat. I can reassure the public that West Mercia Police take reports such as these incredibly seriously and will deploy the most appropriate resource to assess and manage the threat appropriately. I would encourage anyone with any information to contact the investigating officer.”

Anyone with information is asked to please contact PC Alex Prentice 07811 973304 or by email [email protected]

If you have information but do not feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name, and they cannot trace your call or I.P address. You can contact them online or by calling 0800 555 111.

Issued by JL, Corporate Communications.