Ipswich police arrest man suspected of carrying imitation gun

The 44-year-old was arrested and searched by police, who claim they found an imitation firearm

A man has been arrested by police on suspicion of carrying an imitation firearm.

Police were called to Ipswich town centre at 09:00 GMT to reports a man was seen to put what appeared to be a gun in his pocket.

Officers detained a 44-year-old man in Lloyds Avenue 10 minutes later.

An imitation firearm was seized, officers said, and the man was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.