A young teenager was arrested on suspicion of a firearms offence in Eccles.
Four armed response units, a dog unit and unmarked CID were called to Barton Lane, near Eccles Recreation Ground, at around 4.15pm on Tuesday 16 February.
It’s thought the boy, age 14, was spotted in possession of a suspected firearm by a Salford City Council CCTV operator, who called police.
The boy was arrested on suspicion of an offence under Section 16a of the Firearms Act: possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
The weapon was discovered to be a ball-bearing gun, a spokesperson for the force said.
The law states that both genuine and imitation firearms are considered offensive weapons.
By 5pm the area was clear of police activity.
