Armed police called to university - because of ‘armed man’ at James Bond party
Armed police swooped on the Chandos Road Building this morning at 11.15am, after reports that a man been seen with a firearm or an imitation firearm.
But despite some alarm among local residents, university bosses have revealed the harmless - if surreal - explanation.
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Hide AdA university spokesman said: “A student was arrested for possession of an imitation firearm.
“There is a university-organised James Bond party tonight.”
Thames Valley Police spokesman seeked to reassure residents following the incident.
They said: “We were called to an incident and responded in a swift but proportionate manner.”