Oxford: Arrest after reports of man seen with gun
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The incident took place in the Manzil Way area earlier
Armed police were sent after reports a man was seen with a gun in Oxford.
Witnesses reported the man in the Manzil Way area of the city at about 14:00 BST.
A 37-year-old was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm and he remains in custody.
One person told the BBC a family member, who works nearby, had called officers "reporting a man with a gun".
Firearms officers from Thames Valley Police attended, along with a police helicopter.
Insp Jamie Cuthbertson said: "I would like to reassure the public that this appears to be an isolated incident.
"We are undertaking a number of enquiries and reassurance patrols, so members of the public will see an increased police presence in the area."
Amendment 12 April: This article was amended to clarify the suspected gunman was seen in the Manzil Way area of Oxford and not specifically near the mosque.
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