Investigation following reported firearms incident, Beverley Road, Hull

Humberside Police are appealing for further independent witnesses to come forward following an incident reported to police on Thursday 1st June in the Beverley Road area of Hull.

A call was received around 3pm reporting two men wearing ski type masks walking along Sculcoates Lane and the Beverley Road area of Hull in possession of a firearm.

Humberside Police attended and arrested two men aged 19 and 27 in connection with the incident and seized two imitation firearms. The two men have been released at this time whilst enquiries continue.

Detective Inspector Richard Sage for Humberside Police who is continuing the investigation said:

“This alleged incident took place in a busy area of Hull in the middle of the day when many people were out and about.  We have had several calls in connection with this but it is important that as we continue our inquiries we have every bit of available information fed into us from the public.   If you were a witness to this incident and you haven’t spoken to us please get in touch to help us progress our investigation.

“Call us on 101 quoting crime reference number 2276020 or alternatively you can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”