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Teenager arrested aged 16 jailed after terror conviction
Police are searching for the weapon after two 15-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of threatening four young boys, West Mercia Police said.
- On Sunday, West Mercia Police arrested two 15-year-old boys in Welland on suspicion of possessing a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
- The arrest followed reports of two youths on an e-scooter waving a suspected firearm toward a group of young boys near Malvern. Police responded quickly to the incident.
- Officers are currently searching the area to recover the suspected firearm. Detective Sergeant Polly Price said, "We are also carrying out searches of the area as part our investigation."
- Detective Sergeant Price offered reassurance to residents, stating, "We understand an incident of this nature may be alarming for the community, but we responded quickly." The suspects have since been released on bail.
- Police are seeking to identify the group of young boys impacted by the incident to ensure their welfare. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 310i of October 18.
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Two teenagers, aged 15, arrested after suspected gun waved at 4 young boys
The incident took place in Welland shortly after 4.30pm on Sunday following reports of two youths on an e-scooter believed to be carrying a gun.
·Worcester, United Kingdom
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