POLICE arrested and cautioned a man after he made threats with a chainsaw.

Officers were called to Bonhay Road in Exeter just before 1am on Thursday, July 10, having received reports of man making threats before entering a property.

The man, in his 30s, was making threats with a chainsaw and an axe.

As such, firearms officers were called.

Officers entered a dialogue with the man and he left the property.

He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of affray and later cautioned.