« We have arrested a man following reports of an altercation in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of this morning, Monday 6 May.
« We were contacted at around 4.45am following reports of a fight between two males close to Clayton Square during which it was reported one male threatened the other with a firearm.
« There is no suggestion a firearm was used and there are no reports of any injuries.
« Following CCTV and witness enquiries officers detained a 37-year-old man in the city centre and arrested him on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate. He is currently in custody.
« No firearm has been recovered and enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
« Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre with reference 26000269605.
« You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
« Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously. In an emergency always call 999. »
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