Three arrests after reports of an armed threat made in Staffordshire

Police were called to an address in Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Author: Alex HulsePublished 14th Apr 2024

Staffordshire Police say they have arrested three people after report a man was threatened with a machete in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Officers were called to reports a had been causing disorder in Romney Avenue, Chesterton, shortly before 10am on Saturday 13 April.

Firearms officers attended the scene and recovered a large knife. No-one was injured.

A 43-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, both from the Stafford area, were arrested on suspicion of affray. A 19-year-old man, from the Stoke-on-Trent area, was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon.

All three remain in custody and police enquiries are ongoing.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "We would like to reassure members of the local community that there is no risk to their safety.

"Anyone with any information should contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101 quoting incident number 271 of 13 April.

"Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."

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