TWO Good Samaritans stepped in to subdue a knife-wielding man who was making threats in a town centre pub.
Police were called to the Barley Mow on Old Market Place following reports of a man armed with knives at around 6pm yesterday, Wednesday.
When officers arrived, two men had helped to detain to the man.
Five kitchen knives were seized at the scene.
A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a bladed article.
He remains in police custody where he is being questioned by detectives.
Do you know the identity of the two have-a-go heroes? Email lauren.hirst@nqnw.co.uk.
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