Two held after police find pair with gun in Yorkshire nature reserve

Two people have been held by police after they were found carrying a gun in a Yorkshire nature reserve.
By Darren Burke
Published 3rd Apr 2022, 09:36 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2022, 09:38 BST

The pair were spotted carrying the air weapon by officers from South Yorkshire Police’s Off Road Team.

A spokesman said: “We happened across two lads in a nature reserve with an air rifle.

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"We cant comment further as its a live investigation but fair to say you cant stroll about with a gun of any kind out in public like this.

Police found the pair carrying a gun in the South Yorkshire nature reserve.Police found the pair carrying a gun in the South Yorkshire nature reserve.
Police found the pair carrying a gun in the South Yorkshire nature reserve.

"This one falls under trespass with an air weapon and can carry a hefty punishment, three months prison and £2,500 fine.

“Hope we saved the local wildlife in the nature reserve some pain and misery by seizing the gun.”

Anyone wanting to report crime can contact South Yorkshire Police on 999 in an emergency or 101 at other times or you can report information anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.