VIDEO: POLICE in Warrington have issued a warning over the dangers of imitation firearms following reports of youths pointing a toy gun at vehicles in Great Sankey.
It follows an incident on Sunday evening, when police received a call from a member of the public regarding youths pointing what they believed to be a toy gun at vehicles on Lingley Green Avenue in Great Sankey.
Police issued the following warning and have produced a video warning of the dangers, stating, “Carrying a BB gun or imitation firearm can be extremely dangerous.
“They can look very real, cause alarm and could put you in a situation where firearms officers are pointing real guns at you.
“Following similar incidents, we created this video (see above). Carrying BB or imitation firearms in public- think about the consequences.
“Think about the potential consequences.”
