Roaming gunman 'still on the run'

A gunman seen roaming the streets of a Berkshire town is still at large despite a huge police operation.

Armed officers and the force helicopter were deployed following reports of a man with a gun in Bower Way, Cippenham, Slough at 1446 BST.

It is believed the man, who was seen running into a block of flats, made threats to a number of people.

Police confirmed at 1824 BST they had not found the man who is descried as aged 35 to 44 with tattoos on his arms.

He is also between 5ft 6in to 6ft, clean shaven and either balding or with fair close cropped hair. He was wearing a torn pale blue T-shirt and dark shorts.

As part of the search, police arrested two men on suspicion of being in possession of controlled drugs but their arrests are not being linked to the ongoing search for the armed man.

Local officers are carrying out high visibility patrols in the area to reassure the public.

Roads were closed and children kept in schools until about 1700 BST.

Supt Chris Ward, of Slough police, said: "I would like to reassure local residents that we are currently carrying out a number of lines of inquiry following reports received of a man believed to be armed with a gun.

"This type of incident is extremely unusual for Slough and a thorough investigation is underway.

"We have officers currently liaising with local schools and children are being allowed to leave with their parents."