Hammer-wielding man arrested after brandishing weapon near Guildhall during final day of graduation ceremonies

A hammer-wielding man has been arrested for brandishing the weapon around while university students graduate.

Police arrested a 38-year-old yesterday (July 30) after receiving reports of a man waving a hammer around in the Guildhall Walk area at 1.24pm.

Officers attended the scene and arrested the man, from Portsmouth, on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. He has been released on bail until October 30 while enquiries continue.

The incident took place while Guildhall Square was heaving with university students on the final day of graduation ceremonies, which have been taking place in the city throughout July.