Man arrested after threatening bus driver with axe
He was Tasered by police following the incident in Brighton this morning (January 18th).
Police have Tasered and arrested a man who threatened a bus driver with an axe in Brighton.
Officers received reports of a man boarding a bus in Arundel Road with the weapon at around 10.10am on Tuesday (January 18th).
When asked to get off by the driver he became aggressive and threatening, before making his way west along Eastern Road.
He was confronted by officers with Tasers who were driving past on Eastern Road and was safely detained after being challenged.
The man – a 41-year-old from Brighton – was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
Sergeant Barrett, of Brighton and Hove’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:
“This appears to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public and I commend the officers who made the arrest for their quick thinking and bravery.
“Through Operation Safety we have officers dedicated to tackling knife crime and serious violence in a number of ways, from proactive patrols and days of action, to educational outreach in schools and among local communities to address potential issues as early as possible.
“We also work with Border Force to stop knives being imported into the country, ensure local businesses are aware of Challenge 25 policies and work to target prolific offenders.”