Armed police called to teen water fight

Armed officers stormed a village following reports of a firearms incident - only to discover children playing with a water pistol.

Gloucestershire Police received a call from a member of public who reported seeing three youths with a firearm in Churchdown, near Gloucester.

However, when they arrived on the scene it became evident that the "gun" was a water pistol.



Police said one 17-year-old boy from the village "apologised for his actions" and was advised by officers in relation to his future conduct. A second 17-year-old boy, also from the village, was spoken to in relation to the incident, which took place on Wednesday afternoon.

Chief Superintendent Ann Green, of Gloucestershire Police, said: "In the end this incident was resolved with just a few words of advice to the lads involved.

"It's often impossible to distinguish between real and replica guns, and members of the public who get a glimpse of a weapon will naturally call police with their concerns."