A man who was Tasered and arrested after being found in possession of a BB gun has been released under investigation.

The 48-year-old from Newquay was confronted by armed officers after police were called to Bath Street, Plymouth, at around 5.05pm on July 4 following  reports of a man in possession of a firearm.

Witnesses at a nearby tyre store told Plymouth Live that the man was firing a weapon while sat on a bank on the edge of the Pavilions car park. He appeared to be wearing full camouflage gear.

Several officers attended the scene - including armed response officers - and they quickly located the man who was in possession of what was believed to be a BB gun. Police have confirmed that the man fired the weapon at officers and he was Tasered.

He was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and following treatment by paramedics he was then taken to Derriford Hospital. He was later transferred to Charles Cross police station for questioning before being released under investigation as inquiries continue.

A police spokesman said: "The weapon was discharged at officers at the scene and the man safely disarmed through deployment of a Taser.

"No officers were reported to be injured during the incident.

"A 48-year-old man from Newquay was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. He was taken to Derriford hospital to be checked over."

Anyone with information about he incident is urged to call police on 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting crime reference CR/059456/19.