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Man arrested after reports of machete incident
Someone has been arrested after reports were made of a man wielding a machete in south Bristol on Sunday.
Police received several calls at about 8.37am reporting a man with a weapon on Green Street, Totterdown.
The figure went on to enter a house on the street and witnesses reported calls for help from the property.
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At 8.55am, a man was arrested after armed officers were deployed. He remains in police custody.
Police seized a machete but there were no reported injuries.
We’ve arrested a man who’s in our cells after reports of a man with a machete going to a home in Green St, Totterdown, #Bristol Sun morning, 10 July.
No injuries were reported.
If you saw or have footage of the incident pls call 101 ref 5222163564.
More: https://t.co/CnVe3wBrjv— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) July 10, 2022
Chief Inspector Nigel Colston said: “We’d like to thank the members of the community who called 999 promptly to report this incident and the members of the nearby Mosque who remained calm and sensibly stayed inside to ensure everyone stayed safe.
“You’ll see an increased police presence in the area today but this is for further enquiries and community reassurance. While we’re keeping an open mind in our investigation, there is nothing to suggest any risk to the mosque or anyone attending it, or to the wider community.”
He asked anyone who saw the incident or who has dashcam or other footage to come forward to help the investigation.
To get in touch with police, call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222163564 or complete our online appeals form.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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