Police were called to reports of a man walking with a sword on Dovedale Avenue in Ingol this morning (May 22).
5.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "Following concerns for his welfare a cordon has been established with armed officers and a police negotiator at the scene."
6.
A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service said: "We are in attendance to this area. It is a welfare incident."
7.
The incident is ongoing.
8.
Police have confirmeda man has been arrested, but they are unable to provide any further information at this time.