Police officers were sent into the town of Malton last Thursday, after a member of the public reported seeing a man with a gun in town.
Police officers were sent into the town of Malton last Thursday, after a member of the public reported seeing a man with a gun in town.
Following the sighting, schools in Malton were sent into lockdown and were praised by police for their quick thinking during the situation, keeping the safety of the town’s children as the number one priority.
It has since been revealed that the man was carrying an air rifle and that he was arrested the following day, along with a caution, with the weapon being surrendered to police.