FIREARMS police and local officers arrested a man in Newton Abbot late yesterday evening, Thursday.

Police were called in at 11.30pm following reports of a man in possession of a knife and making threats in Queen Street, Newton Abbot. A police spokesperson said: ‘Firearms and local officers attended, along with the firearms support dog and carried out an area search. ‘Initial searches proved negative but officers later located a man in the East Street area. ‘A knife was located and seized at the scene. ‘No-one was injured during the incident. ‘A man in his 20s from Newton Abbot was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed article in a public place and affray.

‘He remains in custody at this time.’