Police have arrested three people who were allegedly brandishing toy guns at Edgeworth on Monday morning.
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Police received concerned calls about three people who appeared to be armed on Garth Street.
There was concern because it was not clear whether the weapons were real or replicas.
Police had taken three people into custody just before midday - they are helping investigators with their inquiries.
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