Police have appealed for information

A man was arrested after threatening members of the public with a knife on a high street.

At around 2.55pm, a man is alleged to have threatened a member of the public with a knife on Market Lane, Winchester, on Saturday.

Police were told that this man continued to walk around Winchester High Street where several other members of the public were threatened.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been affected but has not spoken to police, or anyone who witnessed any of this incident,” police said.

The man was described as white, approximately 5ft 10ins tall with short grey curly receding hair and stubble on his chin, and wearing a black hoodie, black rain coat and jeans.

Attending officers arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of threatening a person with a blade in a public place, and a public order offence. He remains in custody at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44260522157.

You can also submit information here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/