Arrest in Cheltenham after 'man chased with weapon', police say

Armed officers were called to The Bank House

Armed police were called to a pub in Gloucestershire after reports of a man chasing another with a meat cleaver.

Officers went to The Bank House pub, on Clarence Street, in Cheltenham, at about 17:30 BST.

Gloucestershire Police said the force received reports that two men, one carrying the meat cleaver, were chasing another man.

A 37-year-old man from Cheltenham was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and affray.

The force said the man remained in police custody.

In a statement Gloucestershire Police added a meat cleaver and vehicle had been seized and enquiries were ongoing to locate the second man.

The force said it had not received any reports of injuries.