Sowerby Bridge man charged in connection with alleged gun incident in Calderdale
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Armed police officers were called to Ripponden after they received reports of man seen waving a gun in the street.
The police helicopter was also scrambled to the incident in Brig Royd last Wednesday afternoon.
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Hide AdWest Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Police attended at Brig Royd, Sowerby Bridge at about 2.41pm after a member of the public reported a man there was in possession of what they thought was a firearm.
"Armed officers attended and following enquiries arrested two men in connection with the report.
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Hide AdThe spokesperson said a 54-year-old man from Sowerby Bridge has been reported for summons and will appear at Bradford Magistrates Court on May 24.
He has been charged with possession of a firearm, namely an air pistol, with intent to cause fear of violence.
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