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# Armed police swarm Plymouth Morrisons after knife threat
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/armed-police-swarm-plymouth-morrisons-after-knife-threat/
- Published: 2025-04-28T21:26:36.000Z
- Updated: 2025-04-29T16:37:44.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: News, First reported by Plymouth+, #editors-picks, Morrisons

Armed police were called to Marlborough Street in Plymouth at around 10.50 am on Sunday, 27 April.

Police responded to reports of a man making threats while allegedly in possession of two knives outside the Morrisons in Devonport. 

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The two knives found in the area. ****©** ****Lee Mccarthy**

A man in his 40s from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article in a public place and possession of a Class A drug.

The man was released on bail until 26 May while police continue their enquires. 

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Armed police entering a property Marlborough Street. ****© Plymouth Plus**

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall told Plymouth Plus:

> "Police were called at 10.50am on Sunday 27 April following reports that a man was making threats in a Plymouth street.

> "The man was reportedly in possession of two knives outside Morrisons in Malborough Street.

> "Local and firearms officers attended.

> A man in his 40s from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article in a public place and possession of Class A drug. 

> "He was released on bail until 26 May pending further enquiries.

> "We can confirm officers received a report of two knives being located this morning \[Monday 28\] in a nearby property which have been seized as part of the ongoing enquiries."

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Armed police on Marlborough Street. ****© Plymouth Plus**

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