FOUR men have been arrested following reports of a man waving a handgun from the window of a car.

Police are appealing for information following the alleged incident on Thursday, when a Suzuki Swift was seen driving along Salthouse Road and member of the public reportedly saw one of the occupants pointing what appeared to be a black handgun out of the window.

The men are all local and aged between 18 and 22 years of age.

They were also arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving in Biggar Bank Road, Walney, yesterday.

Barrow Police tweeted about the incident saying it is "very lucky that no-one was killed or seriously injured."

Police are now appealing for witnesses for both incidents and anyone with information should contact Cumbria Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Read more:

Cumbria fire fatality rates 'prove worst fears' following budget cuts

Barrow man denies threatening behaviour charge