Armed police were involved in an operation in the Gresty Road area of Crewe - ending without action.

Officers were in full protective gear and carrying weapons. They arrived at Crewe Alexandra FC Car Park at approximately 4:30pm on Thursday (September 21) in large numbers.

There were reports of a man with a gun on Claughton Avenue.

A drone was helping police commanders as they marshalled the operation.

Officers were in full protective gear and carrying weapons. They arrived in large numbers (Ryan Parker).

Crewe Nub News arrived at the scene and spoke to armed officers.

An officer said: "This has come to nothing. We were called to a a potential threat within the community.

"Nothing has happened and the operation is now off."

Cheshire Constabulary later confirmed the incident to Crewe Nub News (September 22).

Crewe Nub News arrived at the scene and spoke to armed officers (Crewe Nub News).

A spokesperson for Cheshire Constabulary said: "At 4.20pm on Wednesday September 21 police were called to reports of a man armed with a gun on Claughton Avenue in Crewe.

"Armed officers attended to the area and conducted a search. Initial enquiries indicate it may have been a hoax call and enquiries in relation to that are ongoing."

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