Armed officers arrest man after alleged break in and knife threat to woman in Bispham
Armed police officers raced to a scene in Bispham this morning after a man reportedly broke into a caravan and threatened a woman with a knife.
Officers were called to Fox Industrial Estate, on Holyoake Avenue, Blackpool, at 8.39am this morning. One man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police told the Gazette: “At 8:39am on Thursday 15th October we were called to reports of a vehicle interference on Fox Industrial Estate, Holyoake Avenue, Blackpool.
“It was reported that a man broke into a caravan and threatened a woman with a knife. Officers, including armed officers, attended and a 27 year old man from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
“He is currently in custody. There is no threat to the wider public.”