Police arrest man on suspicion of firearms offences

Update: Police have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of firearms offences in Plymouth. He is currently in custody, awaiting questioning.

Earlier: Police in Plymouth are currently seeking a suspect in relation to firearms offences in the city.

Firearms officers have been authorised and are actively seeking local man Martyn Joryeff, 26, in relation to a firearms incident which took place overnight.

Police are appealing for the public not to approach Joryeff but to dial 999 if they know his whereabouts.

Officers have been searching in the area of Wolseley Road and other areas of Plymouth.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 quoting ref ED/13/283 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, anonymously.

One 29-year-old man is already in custody in relation to offences which occurred in Wilkinson Road, Barne Barton at around 11.15pm on 14 January 2013.