A man has now been charged in connection with an incident involving an imitation firearm in the Weston area of Southampton yesterday (Wednesday 11 December).

We were called at around 11.50am to Weston Grove Road following reports of a person seen in possession of a gun.

Specialist officers attended and located an imitation firearm, which has since been seized.

Craig Wesley Mintram, 43, of Weston Lane, was arrested at the scene and has now been charged with possession of an imitation firearm in a public place. He will appear at Southampton Magistrates Court today (Thursday 12 December).