Appeal for Information Following Dispute in Middlesbrough

Police are appealing for witnesses following a dispute involving a suspected firearm on the junction of Pelham Street and Princess Road, Middlesbrough.

The incident occurred at around 4:40pm on Friday 27^th September.

Two men aged 35 and 24 were arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of affray and possession of a firearm without a certificate. They have both been released under investigation.

Officers seized the suspected firearm.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who has any information to contact DC Andy Bennett on the non-emergency number 101, quoting the event number 166879. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/