Man arrested after police seize axe and meat cleaver in Stockton

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Stockton town centre after armed police seized an axe and meat cleaver from him.

Armed police attended Stockton High Street at around 3.45pm on Wednesday 21 October following reports that a man was carrying a weapon. Officers quickly detained a 42-year-old man and seized an axe and a meat cleaver from him.

He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and taken into custody. Further enquiries by Stockton CID led to additional arrests on suspicion of burglary and three attempted burglaries.

Detective Inspector Paul Edmonds said the force's swift response demonstrated how seriously it took such incidents. He said there would continue to be a police presence in the area to reassure the public. He encouraged anyone with concerns to contact Cleveland Police on 101, through its website, or the charity Crimestoppers anonymously.

How it is being reported

• Man arrested on Stockton High Street as police seize axe and meat cleverThe man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and was taken into custody to be questionedTeessideLive · 22 Oct, 16:39
• Man arrested in North East town centre after police seize axe and meat cleaverA man was arrested after police seized an axe and a meat cleaver from him in Stockton town centre.The Northern Echo · 22 Oct, 14:03

In this story: Stockton · Cleveland Police · Detective Inspector Paul Edmonds · Stockton CID · Crimestoppers

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