ARMED police were called to an estate on Sunday after reports that a man was in possession of weapons and making threats.

Police marksmen were called to an address on Gillars Green Drive, Gillars Green to reports of a man allegedly in possession of weapons and making threats.

The man was detained by officers who were called at around 2.25pm, on Sunday, March 18.

A 45-year-old man from St Helens has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and possession of cannabis.

No weapons have been found.

He remains in custody for questioning today, Monday, March 19.