Armed Officers throw Chichester into Police lockdown
A police spokesperson said: “The incident was contained and there was no danger to the general public, but police have thanked people for heeding requests to stay away from the area and apologised to the local community for the disruption caused as they dealt with the man.”
The incident was thankfully brought to a safe conclusion about 1.20am.
A 45-year-old man from Chichester was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a knife in a public place.
He was checked by health professionals before being taken into custody where he remained at 8.50am on Friday.
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