Man arrested after incident in Cinderford this afternoon

There was a large police presence in Cinderford earlier this afternoon (Saturday) as officers responded to an incident.

We’d like to reassure those who saw armed police in the area that no-one has been injured and a man has been arrested.

Shortly before 1pm we were called with a report that a man was in Crucible Way/Teagues Way in possession of a knife and he was shouting threats at another man who was inside a property.

Armed police attended and a man aged in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill, criminal damage and possession of a knife in a public place. He remains in custody for questioning and it is understood that those involved know each other.

Anyone who witnessed what happened and has not yet spoken to police is asked to provide information to us online by completing the following form and quoting occurrence 53260041199: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
Please note, we're unable to accept reports of crime through Your Neighbourhood Alerts. You can report non-emergency crime online here. Always call 999 in an emergency.