Armed police swoop on street after man spotted 'carrying sword' in Bamber Bridge

A man who was seen "carrying a sword" was arrested after a police dog caught him in Bamber Bridge.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 18th Mar 2021, 18:55 GMT
Updated 18th Mar 2021, 19:27 GMT
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Residents in School Street reported the incident to police at around 1.30pm today (March 18).

Armed officers rushed to the scene and after a "short search" a man was detained by PD Billie from the Lancashire Police Dog Unit.

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We were called at about 1.30pm to a report of a domestic disturbance in the School Street area," a spokesman for the force said.

A man was seen making off from an address in possession of what is believed to be a sword in School Street. (Credit: Google)A man was seen making off from an address in possession of what is believed to be a sword in School Street. (Credit: Google)
A man was seen making off from an address in possession of what is believed to be a sword in School Street. (Credit: Google)

"A man was seen making off from an address in possession of what is believed to be a sword and after a short search he was detained by PD Billie.

"Thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding while we dealt with this fast-moving incident."

If you know someone who is carrying a knife don't keep silent. Report it.

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Call police on 101 or report knife crime anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers who can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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