Police investigate 'ninja acting suspiciously' in Salisbury Cathedral Close

Officers were called out last night (Monday 25th January)

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 26th Jan 2021

Wiltshire Police were alerted at around 8.30pm yesterday, after reports of a man seen acting suspiciously near to Salisbury Cathedral.

He was believed to have been dressed in a karate suit and wearing a white Covid mask.

Officers spoke to the man about the concerns raised.

He was then detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act.

He's been taken to a place of safety with no further police action against him.

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