Armed police arrest man with 'fake gun' on Exeter University campus

Police pictured outside Exeter University. Credit: Beth Mahoney / @lablogbeaute

A man has been arrested after students were threatened with a replica gun at Exeter University.

Armed officers were called to the university around 11:30am to reports of a man "making threats to other students, whilst in possession of a handgun".

Devon and Cornwall Police said a weapon seized was "not believed to be a viable firearm" and no-one had been injured.

A 25-year-old man, from Exeter, has been held on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

Police confirm weapon seized

Exeter University statement