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A 25-year-old man has been bailed until 19 September 2013 pending further police investigation following an armed police operation on Laira Bridge Road on Wednesday night (10 July).

Police say a 23-year-old man has been released with no further action being taken.

Armed police mounted the operation in response to reports that two men were carrying weapons.

A police...

Armed police mounted an operation on a Plymouth street last night (Wednesday 10 July) in response to reports that two men were carrying weapons.

A police helicopter was also dispatched.

Police were initially called to Laira Bridge Road at 7.25pm. Police say one suspect was promptly arrested by officers.

The other suspect ran into a house in Laira Place. Armed officers...

Police have arrested three men in the Prince Rock area, near Cattedown, on suspicion of possessing a firearm.

The men, aged 19, 24 and 29, are being held at Crownhill police station after armed police were called just after 1pm on Wednesday (5 June).

No-one was hurt in the incident although it is alleged threats may have been made by the men.

Police, who also took away...