Multiple weapons seized as wanted man detained

A man wanted for recall to prison has been arrested in Nottinghamshire on suspicion of possessing bladed articles in public.

Police said the 35-year-old was detained on scrubland off Park Lane, near Selston, at about 12:30 GMT on Sunday after "numerous bladed articles" were found.

Ch Insp Neil Humphris, from Nottinghamshire Police, said they were supported by fire and ambulance service colleagues in carrying out the arrest.

"We’re pleased to have been able to take multiple weapons out of harm’s way during this incident and also arrest a suspect, who was wanted on recall to prison," he said.

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