Sowerby Bridge man charged in connection with alleged gun incident in Calderdale

A Sowerby Bridge man has been charged in connection with an incident in Ripponden.
By Ian Hirst
Published 25th Apr 2019, 13:26 BST
Updated 25th Apr 2019, 14:25 BST

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Armed police in Ripponden (Pictures by Michael White)Armed police in Ripponden (Pictures by Michael White)
Armed police in Ripponden (Pictures by Michael White)

Armed police officers were called to Ripponden after they received reports of man seen waving a gun in the street.

The police helicopter was also scrambled to the incident in Brig Royd last Wednesday afternoon.

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West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police attended at Brig Royd, Sowerby Bridge at about 2.41pm after a member of the public reported a man there was in possession of what they thought was a firearm.

"Armed officers attended and following enquiries arrested two men in connection with the report.

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The spokesperson said a 54-year-old man from Sowerby Bridge has been reported for summons and will appear at Bradford Magistrates Court on May 24.

He has been charged with possession of a firearm, namely an air pistol, with intent to cause fear of violence.

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