ARMED police responded to reports of a man with a firearm in Wrexham.

North Wales Police said officers were called to Smithy Lane at about 5.15pm on Tuesday, where a man was found in possession of a pellet gun.

Armed officers were in attendance and arrested a man on suspicion of affray and criminal damage, North Wales Police said.

A spokesperson for the force said: "This was an isolated incident and there are no ongoing risks to members of the public."