Police were called to Lymington High Street last night. Photo: Lymington Cops/Facebook
A PERSON wielding a meat cleaver was reported in Lymington last night.
Police rushed to the High Street in response to the reports at around 10pm.
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.
"I can confirm that officers arrested a 45-year-old man in Lymington High Street shortly before 10pm last night (14 February) on suspicion of possessing a bladed article in a public place, namely a meat cleaver.", said a spokesperson for Hampshire Police.
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