ARMED police descended on a Barry pub following reports that a gun had been seen at the venue on Sunday, March 1.

Officers were called to O’Brien’s, on Holton Road, in Barry town centre, after a member of public reported seeing a man with, what appeared to be, a gun in the pub around 7.45pm.

A police spokeswoman said: “Armed police were called to the scene and two men were arrested by police for possession of a firearm without a certificate.”

Two men, aged 35 and 39 and both from Barry, have been bailed until May, 27 pending further enquiries.

No injuries were reported during or after the incident.

Any witnesses to the incident should contact South Wales Police on 101 quoting reference number 1500071794.