Bishop's Waltham gunman hunt continues after police helicopter and dog search

ARMED police are still hunting for a gunman after a major search was carried out.
By Ben Fishwick
Published 12th Dec 2020, 14:23 BST
Updated 12th Dec 2020, 14:34 BST
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Last night Hampshire officers were at an address in Cricklemede, Bishop’s Waltham, after a woman called police having seen a man with a firearm.

The search involving armed officers, the dog unit and police helicopter started at 5.13pm yesterday.

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Today officers are still searching for the man, whose name they know. He is understood to be a 26-year-old.

The view from Cricklemede, Bishop's Waltham, looking towards Cherry Gardens. Picture: GoogleThe view from Cricklemede, Bishop's Waltham, looking towards Cherry Gardens. Picture: Google
The view from Cricklemede, Bishop's Waltham, looking towards Cherry Gardens. Picture: Google
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A Hampshire police spokeswoman said: ‘We were called at 5.13pm to an address on Cricklemede, Bishop’s Waltham, after a woman reported seeing a man with a firearm.

‘An extensive search was conducted, with the assistance of armed response vehicles, dog unit, and a helicopter, however the suspect was not located.

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‘Enquiries are ongoing to trace the 26-year-old man suspected of carrying the firearm.’

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Anyone with information should call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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