ARMED police are reported to have descended on a Warrington housing estate earlier today following reports of a number of loud bangs which sounded like gun shots.
Startled residents in the Old Hall area saw a number of officers walking the streets in the Cavendish Close area following reports of loud bangs which sounded like gun shots being heard in the area.
One resident contacted warrington-worldwide in a bid to find out what was going on fearing someone had been shot.
But following extensive enquiries it was discovered that the loud bangs had been caused by a teenager letting off fire works.
A Police spokes person said: “At 11.20am today (Friday 31 May) police received reports of a number of loud bangs in the Cavendish Close area of Warrington.
“Officers swiftly arrived at the scene and made a search of the area. Following extensive enquiries it has since been established that the bangs were from large fireworks being let off in the area.
“A 19-year-old male has been spoken to by officers and has admitted to letting off the fireworks – he was subsequently offered very strong words of advice.”
ARMED police are reported to have descended on a Warrington housing estate earlier today following reports of a number of loud bangs which sounded like gun shots.
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
