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Arrest in search for 'armed' man in Widegates | Arrest in search for 'armed' man in Widegates |
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Police in Cornwall hunting for a man who they feared might be carrying a gun have made an arrest. | Police in Cornwall hunting for a man who they feared might be carrying a gun have made an arrest. |
Officers said a 60-year-old man had been arrested in Widegates, near Looe, on suspicion of firearms offences. | Officers said a 60-year-old man had been arrested in Widegates, near Looe, on suspicion of firearms offences. |
Earlier, dozens of officers were involved in an armed manhunt for Derrel Weaver, who went missing following a "domestic" incident on Thursday night. | Earlier, dozens of officers were involved in an armed manhunt for Derrel Weaver, who went missing following a "domestic" incident on Thursday night. |
Police had warned people not to approach Mr Weaver, an Elvis impersonator. | Police had warned people not to approach Mr Weaver, an Elvis impersonator. |
School closed | |
In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police said the 60-year-old man was arrested on land in Widegates shortly before 21:30 BST on Friday. | |
Two firearms were recovered nearby, the force said. | |
The man has been taken to hospital for a medical assessment as a precaution. | |
Police are not looking for anybody else in connection with the incident. | |
Mr Weaver was being sought after a domestic-related incident at his home, Higher Widlake Farm in Widegates. | |
Officers said it was unclear whether Mr Weaver was armed but it was a possibility as he is a licensed firearms owner. | |
There was a high police presence in the Widegates and wider Looe area throughout Friday, including firearms officers and trained local officers. | |
The nearby Trenode Church of England Primary School was closed as a precaution. | |
The school has 75 pupils. |
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