A male has been arrested in the Howley area of Warrington accused of making a hoax call to police in relation to a firearms incident.
The hoax call resulted in the deployment of numerous officers into the area looking to secure a scene and check on the welfare of any possible victims.
It also impacted on the NHS who received a call telling them to expect a gunshot victim at Warrington hospital.
The male has been taken into custody.
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