Armed police officers swooped on a Highbridge property on Wednesday evening (March 12th) as they searched for a man who is wanted on suspicion of being involved with a serious crime.
The armed police unit and local officers were sent to Alexandra Court on Highbridge Quay at 6pm.
Eyewitnesses in the area told Burnham-On-Sea.com a large number of police cars were in attendance. They also saw several police carrying guns.
Police spokesman Dan Mountain confirmed to Burnham-On-Sea.com on Thursday morning (March 13th): “An armed reponse unit and local officers were called to Alexendra Court and an arrest attempt was made, but this was unsuccessful.”
He added that police investigations are ongoing.
