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.