Man arrested after police threatened with weapon in Winchester

By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 29th Aug 2021, 13:57 BST
Police stock image.Police stock image.
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A MAN has been arrested after police were threatened with a weapon in Hampshire.

The incident happened in Andover Road, Winchester on Wednesday.

Officers were called at 2.45pm and were threatened with a weapon on arrival.

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Richard Peter Kempson, of Andover Road, Winchester, has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on Saturday morning where he was remanded into custody.

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He will next appear at Winchester Crown Court on September 29.

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