A frantic search took place in Warrington last night after police were alerted to three youths possibly armed with a gun.
Local officers, a firearms unit and a police helicopter were deployed to Orford area at around 7.10pm after receiving reports of the gang on Mardale Avenue. They searched the scene, but were unable to find anyone.
A Cheshire Police spokesman said the force now believes the "gun" may have been a fake.
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They said: "After reviewing footage it is believed that the youths were possibly in possession of a BB gun.
"There were no reports that the firearm was discharged and there were no reports of any injuries."
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML 1541102.
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