Armed police were deployed to Saughall Road, Blacon earlier this morning (Wednesday, September 12) following reports of a man carrying a firearm.

Police received reports shortly before 9am today that there were two men cycling along the cycle path on Saughall Road, with one of them believed to be carrying a firearm.

Armed police patrolling Chester (May 25). Picture by Dale Miles

Armed officers were deployed to the scene as a precaution and thoroughly searched the area, which is near to The Arches Community Primary School.

Following an extensive search there was no trace of the men and police have received no further reports.

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