Man seen with gun in Portsmouth road as two men arrested by police
Two men were arrested after a man was seen with a gun in Portsmouth - but will not face any further action.
Police swarmed to New Road East in Fratton just before 7pm on Friday 2 August after reports a man was seen with a gun.
Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Portsmouth on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He was later released without charge.
An 18-year-old man from Portsmouth was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and criminal damage to property valued under £5000. He was also released without charge.
Concerned residents were seen in the street as they watched the public disturbance.