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Man arrested after 'threatening child with air rifle and bat' in Plymouth

Torridge Way in Efford. (Image: Plymouth Plus)

A man in his 60s has been arrested after a child was allegedly threatened with an air weapon and a bat in a Plymouth over the weekend.

Police were called to Torridge Way in Efford at around 6.45pm on Saturday, 14 February following a report of a man making threats with a bat and an air weapon.

The incident happened near a primary school. (Image: Plymouth Plus)

Officers attended the scene and arrested a local man in his 60s on suspicion of threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place.

Residents reported a significant police response to the incident. The man has since been released on bail as police continue their investigation.

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