Man arrested for possessing knife and making threats in Peterborough street

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a weapon in a public place in Peterborough this afternoon, Thursday September 22.
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Residents reported seeing armed police in Sprignall in Bretton at lunchtime today.

Police have confirmed they attended an address at 1.15pm and arrested a man on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon that is not a firearm.

Neighbours told the Peterborough Telegraph that they saw a man making threats while brandishing a knife.