A man in his 50s has been arrested in Radstock on suspicion of possessing a firearm following an incident on Wednesday morning (April 10).
Residents watched as several police cars were seen leaving Radstock Hotel before moving towards the scene.
Armed officers were in the area, with several police vehicles blocking access to the road during the incident.
Avon and Somerset police said in a statement: “At 9.38am on Wednesday (April 10), we received a report of a man with what was believed to be a firearm in Stanley Terrace, Radstock.
Armed officers were in the area, with several police vehicles blocking access to the road during the incident.
“Armed officers, supported by the National Police Air Service, attended and arrested a man aged in his 50s on suspicion of possessing a firearm. He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
“Two suspected air rifles were also seized in a subsequent search.
“Anyone with information that may help our investigation should call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5225101818.”