Reports of a man with a firearm poaching in a field north of Reading has led to a major police response with armed officers and a search helicopter. 

Police were called at 7pm last night after a suspicious individual was spotted around Sheepways Lane and Tokers Green Lane. 

Nearby residents report that Tokers Green Lane was closed for more than hour during the police search - with the scene looking like something from a popular video game, according to some.

In a post on social media, one resident said: "We just came up the road - Packhorse to the left - and a swat team stopped our car flashing there lights at us and loads of armed police came flooding out guns spinning in all directions.

"Kids thought they were in a real life game of (Fortnite)."

An air rifle was located, but no suspects were apprehended, according to Thames Valley Police. 

A spokesperson from the force said: "We continue to investigate the report and would appeal to anyone who with information or who was in the area around 7pm yesterday and may have footage to contact the force.

"You can leave any information via our website or call 101, quoting investigation number 43240504873."