Shocking video shows men with flags and ‘guns’ at popular spot as cops call

Weekend walkers were shocked to see men armed with flags and what appeared to be a machine gun climbing Roseberry Topping at lunchtime.

A video circulating on social media appears to show a group of men, one holding a large gun and others waving flags, including two that appear to be those of Eritrea.

It happened at a popular location on the Teesside and North Yorkshire border at 1pm on Sunday June 23.

Police were called by hikers in distress and discovered the gun was fake.

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Officers confiscated the fake firearm and the men were given “counseling.”

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “At around 1pm today, Cleveland Police attended Roseberry Topping following reports of men suspected of being in possession of a weapon. Reportedly, a video showing the group has also been circulating online.

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“Officers spoke to a group of men and confirmed it was an imitation firearm.

“This was confiscated by the police and advice was given.

“Thank you to everyone who called to alert us.”