'Aggressive' man seen 'behaving erratically' and causing 'distress' to the public arrested in Cowplain

By Freddie Webb
Published 27th Jun 2023, 12:55 BST
Updated 27th Jun 2023, 13:13 BST
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Police arrested an ‘aggressive’ man who was seen threatening residents in Cowplain.

Several officers rushed to London Road over the weekend following reports of a male causing alarm and ‘distress’. A police spokesman said units were deployed on Saturday night after a man was seen ‘behaving erratically’ and scaring people.

He was later detained. ‘We were called at 9.58pm on Saturday, June 24, with reports of a man behaving erratically and being aggressive towards members of the public in London Road, Cowplain,’ a police spokesman said.

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The man was detained in London Road, Cowplain, on Saturday (June 24) night. Picture: Google Street View.The man was detained in London Road, Cowplain, on Saturday (June 24) night. Picture: Google Street View.
The man was detained in London Road, Cowplain, on Saturday (June 24) night. Picture: Google Street View.

‘Officers attended and a 34-year-old man was arrested on London Road on suspicion of using threatening/abusive words/behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress; and failing to give a name and address.’ The spokesman added that the male was taken into custody and has been bailed with conditions.

The man’s bail will end on September 25, while officers continue their enquiries, the spokesman said.