Police swooped on a Mansfield home after a disturbance call and found a suspect armed with a saw.
Armed Man Busted in Mansfield
Officers were called to Hall Street, Mansfield, around 7.40pm on Tuesday following reports of a disturbance. While inside the property, they spotted a 30-year-old man wielding a saw and quickly detained him.
Multiple Charges Laid
The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary, possession with intent to supply a class B drug, and drink-driving. He has since been released on conditional police bail.
Police Praise Brave Officers
Detective Sergeant Georgina Gallagher said: “Officers were already on the scene when this incident happened and acted with considerable bravery and professionalism to bring this incident to a peaceful conclusion.
A subsequent search of a local address also uncovered a number of illegal drugs and our investigations are continuing.”
