ARMED police officers rushed to Rugby Road in Dunchurch on Thursday evening (January 17) after receiving a report a man was carrying a shotgun.
After receiving the report at around 5.15pm, officers conducted a thorough search of the area but did not locate a firearm.
A suspect has since been identified at a house nearby and two shotguns have been seized.
Inspector Paul Speddings said: “Officers acted promptly to ensure the safety of people in the area.
“While we’re keeping an open mind, at this time we do not believe there was a direct risk to anyone.
“We have identified a suspect and are currently speaking to him in order to establish whether any offences have occurred.”
Anyone with information that could help police with their enquiries should call 101 quoting incident 283 of January 17.
