ARMED police with sniffer dogs have been searching for a man carrying a gun in Andover this afternoon, according to social media.
Reports from the scene suggest that officers were searching Roman Way fields and the Smannell Road area at around 4pm.
It is understood they were searching for a blonde-haired man armed with a gun.
More to follow with official confirmation.
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