Quick-thinking security staff help police arrest a man who was reportedly carrying a knife in Banbury town centre

Their quick response allowed the police to promptly detain the man and recover the knife
By News Reporter
Published 21st Aug 2020, 17:33 BST
Updated 21st Aug 2020, 18:00 BST
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Quick-thinking security staff at Castle Quay shopping centre helped police arrest a man who was reportedly carrying a knife in Banbury town centre.

A man was spotted in possession of a kitchen knife on the High Street, Banbury, today (Friday August).

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Thames Valley Police said: "Many thanks to security staff from Castle Quay, Banbury for their eagle eyed spot of a male in possession of a kitchen knife on the High Street, Banbury.

"Their quick response allowed us to promptly detain the male and recover the knife.

"A 57 year old male from Banbury is now in custody."