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# Armed police respond to Lichfield city centre incident
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/armed-police-respond-to-lichfield-city-centre-incident/
- Published: 2025-09-21T07:48:34.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-21T09:48:20.000Z
- Description: Armed police have responded to an incident in Lichfield city centre.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Crime, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

ARMED police have responded to an incident in Lichfield city centre.

A number of officers swooped on Bird Street this morning (21st September).

They were also joined by police dog units.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said:

> “A teenage boy has been found with a toy gun after officers responded to a 999 call in Lichfield.  
>  
> “At 8.40am, we received a 999 call saying that a man was seen on Bore Street with a firearm, which was described as a double-barrelled shotgun.  
>  
> “As a result, armed officers were sent to the scene and began searching the area.  
>  
> “Extensive enquiries were carried out, leading us to stop and search a teenage boy in the area. A toy gun was found following the searches.  
>  
> “No one was threatened and no one was harmed.  
>  
> “Armed officers have now left the scene, and we can assure local residents and businesses that there is no wider threat in the area.”