Police arrested man over claims he was wielding an axe in Stockton

A man's been arrested after armed police were called to reports of a man wielding an axe in Stockton.

Officers say it happened on Edmondbyers Road last night (15 May).

A 50-year-old's been detained on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

A statement from Cleveland Police reads:

'At around 9.25pm on Wednesday (15 May ), police were called to reports of a man armed with an axe on Edmondsbyers Road in Stockton.

'Officers, including armed response, swiftly attended to the area and arrested the 50-year-old on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. He is currently in police custody for questioning.'

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