This is why multiple police cars were sent to a street in Banbury last weekend

As many as four police cars and more than a half dozen police officers were spotted at the bottom of Orchard Way near Warwick Road last Saturday, February 20.

By Matt Elofson

Published 25th Feb 2021, 11:37 GMT

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Multiple reports surfaced on social media over the weekend of how people had seen a heavy police presence on Orchard Way late Saturday afternoon.

A spokesperson for the Thames Valley Police said police officers were responded to a report of a man believed to be in possession of a firearm around 3.25pm on Saturday February 20.

Officers attended Orchard Way and spoke to a man matching the description provided. No weapon was found and no crime found to have been committed.

A TVP spokesperson responded to requests for information by the Banbury Guardian today (Thursday February 25).

Banbury Warwick Road Thames Valley Police