Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested after a suspected firearm was reportedly waved towards four young boys in Welland, near Malvern. Police were called to the area at approximately 16:30 BST on Sunday following a report that two boys on an e-scooter were in possession of a gun.
The teenagers were arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. They have since been released on bail.
Det Sgt Polly Price, of West Mercia Police, stated that the force responded quickly to the incident and is keen to identify the group of four young boys who were reportedly impacted. Police do not believe these boys were involved or injured, but want to ensure their well-being. Searches are ongoing in the area to recover the suspected firearm.