Wiltshire Police has issued a statement:
We were called to a disorder in the Lower Stratton area of Swindon at around 7.30 this evening (28/08/19).
Due to the nature of the incident armed officers attended and on arrival found a man pointing and then shooting a weapon at police from a building.
Officers quickly contained the situation and no-one was injured.
As a precaution, officers did require some members of the public to stay indoors or at local pubs while they dealt with the incident and we would like to thank them for their patience and understanding.
A 31-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, criminal damage and common assault.
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He has been taken to Gablecross police station and is currently in custody.
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