A 40-year-old man was arrested in Sankey Valley Park, Warrington, on suspicion of firearms offences after the police helicopter was seen circling the area.
It followed an altercation in the Scotland Road area of the town and reports of a man being seen armed with a firearm.
A Cheshire Police spokesperson said:” At around 4.35 pm yesterday, Tuesday 12 August, police were called to reports of an altercation in the Scotland Road area of Warrington.
“The caller reported that one of the men involved appeared to be armed with a firearm.
“Local officers, supported by firearms officers and the police helicopter, were deployed to the scene and following a search of the area, a 40-year-old man was located in Sankey Valley Park.
“The man was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and is currently being held in police custody. An imitation firearm has also been recovered.”
