Man from Aldershot arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and possessing firearm

Police said they were called at 5.42am this morning to a report of a man with a firearm. Credit: Rosie Robinson

A man from Aldershot has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and possessing a firearm.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said they were called at 5.42am this morning (Tuesday 27 February) to a report of a man with a firearm at an address in Deadbrook Lane, Aldershot.

Armed police officers surrounded the building and house to house enquiries were carried out.

One resident, Sam Newby-Marsh, said traffic officers closed the road and stopped people and vehicles from going through.

He said: "I guess it’s just the last thing you expect when you wake up to come to work.”

A 44-year-old man who has been arrested remains in custody.

Police say enquiries are ongoing.

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