US EditionMan Naked From Waist Down Arrested with Knife in Town Centre
MALMESBURY, WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND, AUG 2 – Wiltshire Police arrested a man who threatened and assaulted the public with a knife while half-naked in Malmesbury town centre, with no serious injuries reported, police said.
- Wiltshire Police arrested a man on Saturday, August 2, in Malmesbury town centre after reports of a half-naked suspect armed with a knife.
- Amid reports of a half-naked man, Wiltshire Police received a report at about 13:00 BST of a man naked from the waist down carrying a knife in Dark Lane, then threatening members of the public on Bristol Street and Bremilham Road.
- Paramedics treated the suspect on scene, with no serious injuries reported, while police said a heightened presence will remain in the town centre.
- Police are appealing for witnesses and victims to contact 101 quoting log 141, citing the incident occurred near the town centre due to the proximity to the scene.
- Amid ongoing enquiries, officers from Wiltshire Police confirm the suspect remains in custody as they continue investigations, with Detective Superintendent Angela Shipp stating the matter is being treated `incredibly seriously`.
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