This morning, a woman faced a threatening situation when armed police officers responded to an incident on an estate in Blurton. Staffordshire Police’s armed response unit was called to a residence after receiving reports that a man had allegedly aimed a gun at a woman who is acquainted with him.
Following the incident, the suspect reportedly fled the scene in a grey Vauxhall van, according to reports from Stoke on Trent Live. Witnesses observed armed officers in the vicinity of Longton Park and Lightwood Road. Police later intercepted a van on Lightwood Road and confiscated an air rifle.
As a result, a 48-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent was apprehended on suspicion of possessing a firearm with the intention to instill fear of violence. A spokesperson for the police stated that the man is currently in custody for questioning and urged anyone with relevant information to come forward to assist with the investigation.