Oxford: Arrest after bank staff threatened with fake gun

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Image caption, Staff were threatened with the fake gun at a bank on Oxford's Cornmarket Street

A man has been arrested after staff at a city centre bank were threatened with an imitation gun.

Thames Valley Police said a man confronted workers at a bank on Cornmarket Street, Oxford, at about 10:00 GMT.

The incident was safely resolved after armed officers challenged a suspect, and no-one was injured, the force said.

A 40-year-old from Oxfordshire arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm remains in custody.

Supt Matt Bullivant, of Thames Valley Police, said: "This was a concerning incident and our officers rapidly deployed to the scene which led to the incident being safely resolved.

"Thankfully no-one was injured and I would like to praise staff for their handling of what must have been a very worrying incident."

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