Student 'gunman' arrested by armed police after 'threatening others with a pistol' at Exeter University By MailOnline Reporter Published: 13:42 BST, 19 June 2019 | Updated: 13:43 BST, 19 June 2019 Viewcomments A student has been arrested after allegedly threatening others with a handgun at a British university. Armed police swarmed over Exeter University today following reports of student threatening others with a gun. A man was arrested and police are now examining the weapon. A police spokesman said: 'Armed units were sent to Exeter University following reports of a student making threats to other students, whilst in possession of a handgun. 'Police currently have one man in custody and have seized a weapon; we are now looking to see if this weapon is genuine or a replica. We can confirm that we have had no reported injuries and are not currently looking for anyone else in connection to this matter. We wish to reassure those on campus that they are safe. Local officers will remain in the area as we continue our enquiries into this incident. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility