Man arrested over death threats after police swarm village near Shrewsbury
A man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill after police swarmed to a Shropshire village.
Several police cars were on the scene in Castle Meadows, Pontesbury, near Shrewsbury, on Wednesday evening.
A 42-year-old man was arrested and is in custody. No-one was hurt in the incident.
A West Mercia Police spokeswoman said: "Around 7pm yesterday officers received a report concerned for the safety of a man at a property on Castle Meadows, Pontesbury.
"Officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended and a 42-year-old man from Pontesbury was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.
"He remains in custody. No injuries were reported."
