Man arrested with fake gun in Lancaster city centre

A man was arrested in Lancaster carrying a fake gun and going equipped for theft.
By Michelle Blade
Published 1st Jun 2022, 10:52 BST
Updated 2nd Jun 2022, 09:03 BST
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British Transport Police officers were flagged down by a member of the public in Lancaster city centre on Monday, May 30.

The member of the public pointed out a person possibly having a weapon.

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Police stopped the man and searched him and he was arrested for possession of an imitation firearm and going equipped for theft.

British Transport Police said on Twitter that they were in the right place at the right time.