PSNI in north Belfast arrest man with knife in Greencastle Close area
Police in north Belfast have made an arrest following a report of a man armed with a knife in the Greencastle Close area.
Police were alerted shortly after 3.30pm this afternoon, Wednesday 25 March.
Officers attended shortly afterwards and the man was apprehended on the Shore Road.
The man, aged in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and threatening or abusive behaviour.
He remains in police custody at this time.
Police said they are aware of speculation on social media regarding the location of the incident and are asking people to refrain from adding to any misinformation.
Officers have clarified that the man did not enter the grounds of a local school.