Man spotted walking around town centre with two large knives in his hands

Man Arrested After Carrying Knives in Neath Town Centre

A 55-year-old man was apprehended by police in Neath town after being seen walking with two large knives. The incident occurred on a Thursday in Neath, where authorities swiftly responded to the situation. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries during the incident, and police have confirmed that there is no imminent danger to the public. The man was taken into custody following the alarming display of carrying the knives in public.

  • The incident took place in Neath town centre, Wales.
  • Police were alerted and acted swiftly to detain the individual.
  • No injuries were reported during the incident.
  • The 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing bladed weapons.

Following the arrest, a spokesperson from South Wales Police stated, “We are aware of an incident today in Neath, where a male was spotted walking around with two large knives in his hand. We have arrested a 55-year-old male on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed article. There is no wider risk to the public, and no injuries were reported.”

Residents in the area can rest assured that authorities have the situation under control and have addressed the potential threat posed by the man with knives. The prompt response from the police helped prevent any harm from coming to the public. Stay updated with the latest news from Neath Port Talbot by subscribing to the newsletter for ongoing developments.

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