Man arrested after allegedly pointing imitation gun at people outside Melbourne home
A man has been taken into custody after heavily-armed police swooped on a home in Melbourne's west.
Police were called to a home on Forrest Street in Albion following reports a man was pointing a gun at people about 1.40pm today.
Uniformed police, along with specialist unit officers, swarmed the street and arrested the 40-year-old man following a tense stand-off.
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Police were called to a home on Forrest Street in Albion around 1.40pm. 9News
Uniformed police, along with specialist unit officers, swarmed the street. 9News
He is now being questioned by detectives.
It was later confirmed the gun was an imitation firearm, police said.
Police remain at the property and a dog was seen being taken from the home.
More to come.
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