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Police Officer Discharges Firearm During Incident in Yeovil

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This afternoon, armed police officers responded to a concerning incident on Rosebery Avenue in Yeovil, Somerset. Around 1:51 pm on Monday, March 23, officers were called after a report of a man carrying what appeared to be a handgun. The situation escalated near Monmouth Road, where an officer attempted to engage with the individual, leading to a firearm being discharged by police. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.