Three arrested after reports weapon waved from window of car in Amesbury

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident last week

Published 14th Sep 2020
Last updated 14th Sep 2020

Wiltshire Police say that approximately 1.50am on September 5, a member of the public reported that a vehicle had been seen being driven around the estate, specifically near to the Shears Drive area, with a rear seat passenger waving a weapon from the window.

Officers attended the scene and located the vehicle.

Three men - aged 18, 20 and 30, were all arrested on suspicion of affray and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs.

They have since been interviewed and released on bail pending further enquiries.

PC Rich Boston said:

"This was an isolated incident and there are no concerns for the wider community, however we would like to hear from any other members of the public who may have witnessed the incident who may be able to help our enquiries."

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54200089122.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.