Teen arrested after entering Peterborough McDonald's 'brandishing a knife'

A teenager was arrested after entering McDonald's in Queensgate while allegedly brandishing an eight inch kitchen knife.

By Joel Lamy

Published 17th Feb 2020, 05:38 BST

Updated 17th Feb 2020, 05:40 BST

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Officers arrested the 17-year-old yesterday evening (Sunday).

He was arrested away from the restaurant a short time after the alarm had been raised.

A Cambridgeshire police spokesperson said: "Thankfully, the situation was resolved and nobody was hurt.

A knife seized by police. Photo: Cambridgeshire police

"We would like to thank members of the public for raising the alarm early, and to Queensgate security and staff af the McDonald's restaurant for their professionalism and quick thinking.

"If you know somebody that carries a blade you can report this to us by calling 101 or online at www.cambs.police.uk/report/Report-Shared/Report-a-crime.

"Alternatively, you can make a report anonymously at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/…/forms/give-information-anony…"