Police appeal after man is threatened with a gun in Somerset village

Police say a man has been threatened with a firearm in the Somerset village of Clutton.

The victim, a delivery driver in his 20s, was driving along King Lane when he was approached by two men in a black car at around 12.05pm yesterday (Friday 10 December).

One of them stepped out the vehicle and threatened the victim with a firearm.

The victim drove off and contacted police.

A search of the area was conducted by armed officers but they were unable to locate the offenders. Enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said: "We’d like to hear from anyone that was in the area at the time and saw anything suspicious, or who may hold dash cam footage of the suspect vehicle."

If you can help, call 101 and give the call handler the reference 5221289929.