Police dog handlers called to Beverley street after reports of man wielding 'axe'
Police have made an arrest following reports of a man wielding in axe in the street in Beverley.
Officers and dog handlers were called to Butcher Row at about 9am today (Friday) to reports of a man acting in a threatening manner while holding a small axe.
One of the dog handlers was allegedly assaulted, and suffered minor injuries.
Humberside Police said a 47-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assaulting a police officer.