Devon police appeal for witnesses after man reportedly threatened to 'burn house down'
Police in Devon are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of threats and abuse in Ottery St Mary
The incident occurred just after midday on Wednesday, 2 July, in the beer garden of The London Inn pub. It is reported that a man approached another individual in the beer garden and threatened to burn his house down.
The suspect then allegedly held a glass to the victim's face and made a further threat.
A local man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour with the intent to cause harassment, alarm, or distress, as well as threatening to damage or destroy property. He has since been released on police bail.
Police are urging anyone who was in the pub at the time and witnessed the incident to come forward. Witnesses are asked to contact the police on 101 or via the official website, quoting reference number 50250170468.