ARMED police arrested a man in Old Town, Swindon, following an allegation that he threatened someone with a knife.

Some 20 police converged on housing association flats at Chandler Close, near Christ Church, at 2pm (Oct 4) including two armed officers and two police dogs.

Following a brief dialogue with officers a man aged about 19 appeared from a flat with his hands in the air.

He was then removed to Westlea police station in Fleming Way for questioning and officers dispersed.