A man has been arrested after police received a report that a ‘gun’ had been seen in a car.

Lincolnshire Police said a 35-year-old man was arrested on Sunday (19 July) at an address in Trefoil Close, Spalding on suspicion of being in possession of an imitation firearm and an offensive weapon.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers attended the address after we received a report that a suspected gun had been seen in a blue coloured Fiat 500 in Pinchbeck earlier in the day. The report described how the weapon was seen in the vehicle when the driver visited a Pinchbeck car wash just before 2.30pm. Officers traced the vehicle back to the address in Spalding.

“We would like to hear from anyone who believes they may have information that will assist the investigation. Anyone who is able to help is asked to contact the Investigating Officer by email at [email protected]

“The man has been released on bail while our inquires continue.”