THE police helicopter was launched after a man was seen with a knife in Poole.

Officers were called to Ringwood Road this morning following calls from members of the public.

A spokesman from Dorset Police said: “Officers were called to reports of a man carrying a knife off Ringwood Road in Poole at around 10am today.

“A search of the area was carried out by officers with the assistance of the police helicopter.

"A 53-year-old man from the Poole area has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.”

The force spokesman said nobody was injured during the incident.