A frantic search took place in Warrington last night after police were alerted to three youths possibly armed with a gun.
Local officers, a firearms unit and a police helicopter were deployed to Orford area at around 7.10pm after receiving reports of the gang on Mardale Avenue. They searched the scene, but were unable to find anyone.
A Cheshire Police spokesman said the force now believes the "gun" may have been a fake.
