Armed police deployed to Exmouth

Armed police were deployed to Exmouth this morning (Friday 26 May) after reports a man, believed to be in possession of a hammer, was making threats in Tower Street.

Police were called at around 11am. Having searched the area, officers "safely detained" a man in his 20s at around 11.35am.

Firearms officers were then stood down.

Enquiries are ongoing, the force said.