'It was a bit scary': armed police called to Corby after 'gunman' spotted

Residents in an area of Corby were told to go back into their homes yesterday after reports of a 'gunman' in the area.

Officers were called to Cottingham Road just before 2pm after people spotted a man was with what was believed to be a firearm, with claims he was firing the weapon at cars.

A nearby resident who did not want to be named said they saw two police officers with guns walking down Cottingham Road, past the BP garage.

They said: "They told us to back into our houses.

"It was a bit scary because we're not used to seeing guns in the street."

A police spokesman said they deployed officers but did not find anyone.

The spokesman said: "Enquiries continue to be progressed this morning.

"Anyone with information or anyone who witnessed it should contact us."

Anyone with information should call police on 101.