Man arrested after 'weapon waved' in Amesbury park

Police are asking witnesses to contact them

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 31st May 2023

A man's been arrested in Amesbury, following reports of someone 'waving around a weapon' and shouting at people.

Wiltshire Police were called to the park off Harvard Way at around 11.00am on Thursday 18th May.

A man in his 50s arrested and interviewed has been released under investigation.

Officers have now released details as they're looking to trace any witnesses to the incident.

Anyone who was in the park at the time and can help with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference number 54230052862.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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