A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a dangerous weapon following a search operation involving a helicopter.
Police descended on the town centre shortly after 1.20pm today, Wednesday, following reports of a man carrying a bladed weapon.
Officers, along with an air support team in the helicopter, searched the area and located the 17-year-old, who was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon.
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