A MAN has been arrested after an incident which saw armed police deployed to a residential street in Newport.

Emergency services were called to Constable Drive, in the St Julians area of the city, after receiving reports “that a man was making threats to others while holding a knife.”

Gwent Police confirmed that the call came in at around 10.10am on Tuesday, May 24.

As a result, a large police presence was sent to the street, including a police dog unit and the force’s armed response officers.

According to the force, the specially-trained firearms officers were sent “as a precaution”.

It has since been confirmed that a 54-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident.

He remains in police custody at this time.

Following the incident, a search of the area was carried out by police, and a knife was located and recovered.

Statement from Gwent Police in full

A Gwent Police spokesman told the Argus: “We received a call regarding a disturbance in Constable Drive, Newport, at around 10.10am on Tuesday, May 24.

“Officers attended after receiving that a report that a man was making threats to others while holding a knife.

“A 54-year-old Newport man was arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in police custody.

“A search of the area was conducted after officers and the knife was located and seized, while specially-trained firearms officers also attended as a precaution.”