A suspected firearms incident in Axminster is being investigated by police.

A suspected firearms incident in Axminster is being investigated by police.

Armed officers were called out at about 10.15pm on Friday, August 23.

Police are describing it as an 'isolated incident' and have confirmed that nobody has been hurt.

They say it is the subject of an ongoing investigation.

They are asking anyone who saw or heard anything relating to the incident to contact them, quoting log 1088 of August 23 2019, by calling 101. Alternatively, witnesses can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.