Toy gun found following 999 call in Lichfield

A teenage boy has been found with a toy gun after officers responded to a 999 call in Lichfield today (Sunday 21 September). 

At 8.40am, we received a 999 call saying that a man was seen on Bore Street with a firearm, which was described as a double-barrelled shotgun. 

As a result, armed officers were sent to the scene and began searching the area. 

Extensive enquiries were carried out, leading us to stop and search a teenage boy in the area. A toy gun was found following the searches. 

No one was threatened and no one was harmed.

Armed officers have now left the scene, and we can assure local residents and businesses that there is no wider threat in the area.