Armed officers were called to Queen's Park in Loughborough following reports of a man carrying a firearm, which later turned out to be a water pistol.
Incident Details
Leicestershire Police received a call at 2:27 PM on Thursday, May 28, regarding a man suspected of holding what was described as a gun in Queen's Park on Frederick Street. Officers traced the individual and discovered the object was a water gun.
Police Response
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police stated: "We received a report yesterday (May 28) at 2.27pm regarding a man believed to be in possession of what was described as a gun in Queens Park, Loughborough. In the interest of public and officer safety, armed police attended. The man was located in the park and the gun was found to be a water gun."
The incident underscores the importance of reporting suspicious activity, even though this case turned out to be a false alarm. Police emphasized that they treat all such reports seriously to ensure community safety.
