Three men were pinned to the ground during what is understood to have been an armed police operation in Scunthorpe.
Four police cars, armed officers and dog units were spotted at the scene at around 7pm on Monday, August 5. It is understood arrests were made on Rowland Road near the former Queen Hotel, but this is not yet confirmed.
Photographs from the scene show men being restrained and pinned to the floor by police next to a silver car.
Photo: Gi Scunthorpe News
According to a Facebook post by Gi Scunthorpe News, one witness reportedly saw what was described as a large machete type knife on the floor.
Lincolnshire Reporter contacted Humberside Police for further information, but there was no reply by the time of publication.
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Tenants living in a large block of council flats on Lincoln’s Ermine Estate have criticised the building’s “run down” condition, highlighting several issues.
Trent View residents, contending with problems such as excessive bird excrement and poor insulation, have also criticised City of Lincoln Council for its delayed handling of ongoing issues like leaks.
As people prepare to go out more in the run up to Christmas, a Lincoln woman who created the globally renowned Ask For Angela not-for-profit scheme is proud to have made the county, and the world, a safer place.
The scheme, launched by Hayley Crawford (pictured above) in 2016, aims to ensure that anyone who is feeling vulnerable or unsafe is able to get the support they need. This could be on a night out, a date, meeting friends and other situations, and it is available to everyone of all genders to help them feel safer.