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Page last updated at 07:42 GMT, Wednesday, 19 November 2008
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Two quizzed over firearm incident

Two people were arrested after police received reports that a firearm had been discharged in Derby.

Officers were called to a disturbance in Violet Street in Normanton at about 2230 GMT on Tuesday.

A police spokeswoman, who appealed for witnesses to come forward, said it was believed a gun had been fired during the incident.

The two who were arrested were taken to a police station in the city and will be questioned.



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