An 18-year-old man from Arnold is due to appear before magistrates in Nottingham today charged with affray and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
The charges against Ross Hedley, of Duke Street are in relation to a confrontation involving a group of people in Flatts Lane, Calverton, on the evening of March 23. No one was hurt.
A 15-year-old boy has also been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon in relation to the incident and released on police bail to a court date to be set. He was also arrested in connection with a robbery in Flatts Lane, Calverton on March 21 and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries in relation to that incident.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy have also been arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the March 23 incident and released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Inspector Chris Pearson, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Gedling, said: “We treat incidents of violence extremely seriously and have stepped up patrols in the area.
“If anyone has concerns please let us know because we will not tolerate violence on our streets and will do everything we can to ensure Gedling remains a safe place to live, work and visit.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could help the investigation, is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 666 of 24 March 2019.
