Armed police arrest man who 'ran through gardens'

Police received a report that a man had tried to enter a property

A man has been arrested after allegedly running through people's gardens armed with a weapon.

Gloucestershire Police said armed officers were deployed to search for the suspect after he was seen in a garden in Stroud around 08:30 BST.

A longbow and several arrows were later recovered from an address, police said.

The man, aged 37, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in connection with the incident.

He remains in custody for questioning.

Police were also called to London Road with a report a man was trying to force entry to a property around 06:00 BST before fleeing.

Officers believe the man who was arrested had also been in the areas of Castle Rise, London Road, Castle Street, Lower Street and Spring Lane.

Officers want anyone who saw the incident, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage, to contact them.