Three men have been arrested after driving around Pulrose brandishing an imitation firearm.

It happened on Saturday night after police received calls that a silver car was travelling through Pulrose with the occupants pointing a firearm out of the window.

The firearms department were deployed and a 16 year-old and two 17 year-olds have since been arrested and subsequently bailed.

Police are reminding the public of the dangers of carrying an imitation firearm in a public place and stressing it’s a serious criminal offence.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any related information is asked to contact PC Scott Fielding on 631212 or alternatively the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.