A MAN has been arrested in Parkstone on suspicion of possessing a firearm without a certificate.

Officers were called on Friday October 1 after concern was raised for the welfare of a man at an address in Manor Avenue, Poole.

It was reported that the man was in possession of a what was believed to be an air rifle.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said: “Officers attended and a man aged in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm without a certificate.

“He is assisting officers with their enquiries.”