Cumbria Police have confirmed a man has been arrested following in incident on London Road, Carlisle.

Police were contacted at around 9:30am this morning, May 15, with a report of a man seen with an alleged firearm in a premises on St Nicholas Gate Retail Park.

Firearms officers were deployed and two cordons were put place near the Lanes shopping centre and Crosby Street.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, he remains in police custody.

The public may see an increased police presence in Carlisle town centre while enquiries are being carried out.

They have stated that there is no wider risk to the public.