TWO men were arrested in St Helens after reports a man was carrying a firearm.

Police were called to Canal Street at around 12.05pm on Thursday after allegations a man was in possession of a firearm.

A 23-year-old man was detained at a nearby premises and drugs were found.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs and taken to a police station for questioning.

He has been released under investigation.

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A 40-year-old man from St Helens was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and possession with intent to supply drugs.

He has been released on conditional bail.

No firearm was located and enquiries are ongoing.

If you have any information contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, quoting reference number 354.