POLICE investigating a firearms incident in Newcastle last week have confirmed they seized a weapon yesterday.

At about 8.20pm on Wednesday, May 15 a group of men knocked on the door of an address on Moorhead in Cowgate.

When the 37-year-old occupant answered the door, one of the men threatened him with what is believed to be a firearm.

The victim was not injured during the incident and the individuals then fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Thirteen people have been arrested as part of the Northumbria Police investigation and this Thursday officers seized a firearm in Cowgate.

The gun, which is believed to be a revolver, was seized following a search of a garden on Four Acres Road.

Earlier this week, Detective Chief Inspector Paul Knox said police believed the incident was a case of mistaken identity.

He said: “Incidents of this nature are incredibly rare in our Force area and our response reflects that.

“We have launched a large-scale investigation and the fact we have arrested 13 people shows just how seriously we take firearms incidents.

“Our officers have carried out warrants and a number of addresses and our operational activity will continue.

“High visibility patrols will continue to take place in Cowgate in the coming days but I want to reassure the public that this is believed to be an isolated incident.

“At this stage we do believe this incident is a case of mistaken identity but we have put safeguarding measures in place for the victim.

“Our enquiries will continue but we still need anyone with information about the incident to contact police.

“If you saw what happened, saw the men fleeing the scene last Wednesday evening or if you know those involved then please contact police.”

All thirteen people arrested have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log 1089 15/05/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555111.

You can also email central.intelligence@northumbria.pnn.police.uk or report it online at www.northumbria.police.uk.