Attempted murder arrest in Hereford

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A cordon will remain in place in Baysham Street, West Mercia Police has said

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Hereford.

Police were called to the scene in Baysham Street at about 15:30 BST on Saturday, although the exact nature of the incident not been revealed by officers.

The 50-year-old suspect remains in custody, West Mercia Police has said.

The street is closed and a police cordon is expected to remain in place while inquiries continue, the force added.

"I understand that incidents such at this can be alarming but I would like to reassure residents that this was an isolated incident and there is no risk to the wider community," Det Sgt James Moore, said.

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