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Police find air weapon after responding to firearm call

Police descended on a street in Great Barr after concerns a gun had been found.

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Dyas Avenue, Great Barr. Picture: Google

Ambulance service crews spotted what they thought was a real gun at a home in Dyas Avenue.

When officers arrived they discovered it was an air weapon.

Officers attended the home at around 4.50am on Tuesday.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "No offences were disclosed and no one was arrested."

One eyewitness reported seeing 'riot gear and guns'.

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