Officers investigating a report that a man was in possession of an offensive weapon in Poole are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
At around 2.20pm on Thursday 28 January 2021 it was reported that a man was on the High Street in possession of a claw hammer and was waving it about.
No one was injured during the incident.
Officers attended and carried out a search of the area. A 37-year-old man from Ferndown was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Police Constable Sophie Flood, of Poole police, said: “I understand there were a number of people in the area at the time who witnessed the incident and I would urge them to please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email [email protected] or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210017541. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.
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