Man armed with hammer arrested in Settle
It's after police officers and a member of the public were allegedly assaulted.
Last updated 26th Oct 2020
An investigation's started in Settle after a man armed with a hammer allegedly assaulted police officers and a member of the public.
Officers were called to Delaney Court at around 8.30pm on Sunday.
Three vehicles were also damaged in the incident.
PAVA spray and taser were used to control the suspect, but it is alleged that he continued to make threats and forced the officers away before following them out onto the street while carrying a hammer.
Two police vehicles and a parked car were damaged.
After discarding the hammer, it is also alleged the man assaulted the driver of another car after entering the vehicle on Duke Street.
At this point, the police officers restrained the suspect and placed him under arrest.
He was initially taken to hospital for assessment before being transferred into police custody for questioning, where he allegedly assaulted another officer.
No injuries have been reported by the four officers and the member of the public involved.
Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident are asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.