A MAN caught waving a claw hammer around in Poole High Street was arrested.
Police were alerted at 2.20pm on Thursday January 28 and have now appealed for witnesses to come forward.
No one was injured during the incident.
Officers attended and carried out a search of the area. A 37-year-old man from Ferndown was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
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Police Constable Sophie Flood, of Poole police, said: “I understand there were a number of people in the area at the time who witnessed the incident and I would urge them to please get in touch.”
Information to Dorset Police on 101, quoting occurrence number 55210017541, or the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.
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