Cops descend on Scots street after man 'spotted carrying machete'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Greenock street this morning after a man was spotted allegedly carrying a machete. Emergency services raced to Newton Street around 10.40am today after a man was reported to have been seen with the bladed weapon.

It is understood officers pursued the suspect on a short chase which only lasted minutes and recovered the weapon. A 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.There were no reported injuries following the incident and enquiries remain ongoing.Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We received reports of a man carrying a bladed weapon on Newton Street, Greenock, around 10.40am on Friday, 20 August. "Officers traced the man within minutes and the 34-year-old.