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# Man arrested after 'threatening child with air rifle and bat' in Plymouth
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-arrested-after-threatening-child-with-air-rifle-and-bat-in-plymouth/
- Published: 2026-02-16T18:35:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-17T11:15:55.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Efford, News, #editors-picks

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](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/efford/) at around 6.45pm on Saturday, 14 February following a report of a man making threats with a bat and an air weapon.

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****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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