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Three people released after arrests over reports of firearm in Burntwood

Three people arrested after armed police rushed to Burntwood following reports of a firearm have been released pending further inquiries.

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An imitation firearm was found in Lichfield Road, in Burntwood, on Saturday morning. Photo: Google Maps

Armed officers from Staffordshire Police were deployed at around 10.15am on Saturday in Lichfield Road where an imitation handgun was discovered.

Three people were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

A 20-year-old woman from Birmingham, a 21-year-old from Burntwood and a 22-year-old from Cannock have now been released under investigation pending further inquiries.

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