A MAN has been charged after police found an "imitation firearm" in Glasgow. 

Cops were called to Kay Street, near Springburn Leisure Centre, at around 7pm yesterday evening following a report of a man believed to be in possession of a weapon. 

Officers attended and recovered the imitation firearm. 

A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7pm on Friday, May 3 police were called to the Kay Street area of Springburn, Glasgow, following a report of a man believed to be in possession of a weapon.

"Officers attended and an imitation firearm was recovered.

"A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the incident."