Man arrested after 'imitation firearm' recovered

A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in the Kay Street area of Springburn on Friday night.

Man charged after imitation firearm recovered in Springburn© Google Maps 2024

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the recovery of a “imitation firearm” in Glasgow.

Officers were called to the Kay Street area of Springburn at around 7pm on Friday following a report of a man believed to be in possession of a weapon.

Upon attendance, officers recovered an imitation firearm.

A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7pm on Friday, 3 May, 2024, police were called to the Kay Street area of Springburn, Glasgow, following a report of a man believed to be in possession of a weapon.

“Officers attended and an imitation firearm was recovered.

“A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.”

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