Armed Police were called to an incident in Newport yesterday
ARMED police were called to an incident in Newport yesterday.
Gwent Police were called to Winchester Close following concerns for the welfare of a 17-year-old boy.
As a precaution, firearms officers also attended at around 1.30pm.
The boy was arrested.
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A Gwent Police spokesman said: "Officers were called to Winchester Close at about 1.30pm yesterday, Tuesday, June 22, following concerns for the welfare of a 17-year-old boy.
"Specialist officers spoke to the boy and he was subsequently arrested.
"Firearms officers attended as a precaution."
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