TWO arrests were made as police supported by armed officers and a helicopter attended reports of threats being made during a dispute on Poplars Avenue, Orford on Sunday, morning.
One, a 17-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm has since been released without charge, while a 32-year-old man has been released under investigation on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: “At around 7.50 am on Sunday 10 September police were called to reports that threats had been made during a dispute on Poplars Avenue, Orford.
“Local officers, supported by the firearms unit and police helicopter, were deployed to the scene and two people were arrested.
“One, a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, he has since been released without charge.
“A 32-year-old local man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place; he has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.”