Man arrested after knife recovered outside Iceland in Scarborough
Police say no one was harmed in the incident near the Rotunda Museum
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife in a public place in Scarborough.
North Yorkshire Police said the 39-year-old was arrested at 4:20pm on Monday 12th October outside the Iceland store on Vernon Road.
It followed a report to police at 4:10pm of alleged threats being made near the Rotunda Museum.
Police said no one was harmed, and the knife was recovered at the scene.
The man remains in custody for questioning.
A dog that was with him at the time, described by police as an Alsatian-type, is being cared for by a relative.
Police are appealing for witnesses, including anyone with CCTV, dashcam or smartphone footage of the incident, to come forward.
They are particularly keen to trace two men believed to have been walking underneath Spa Bridge at the time of the initial report, who police say could be key witnesses.
Anyone who can help is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, or report online, quoting reference number 12260200874.
People can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.