West Mercia Police are currently at the scene of an ongoing incident in Herefordshire.

The incident is in the small village of Bockleton and one arrest has been made.

Update: A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a firearm.  He remains in police custody.

From West Mercia Police:

We’re currently in attendance at a house in Bockleton, Herefordshire following the discovery of a number of firearms.

Experts from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are on site assisting us with the recovery of the firearms.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Percival, said: “I know that seeing lots of police and a bomb disposal van will be alarming for people, particularly in a small village like Bockleton.

“I’d like to reassure people that this isn’t an incident involving explosives.

EOD are here to help us make the firearms safe so that we can recover them.  The incident is contained, nobody has been injured, and there is no risk to the wider public.

“Anyone with any concerns is welcome to come and speak to the officers in the area.”