Man arrested after threatening to ignite petrol in Market Drayton
A 62 year-old man from Market Drayton has been arrested by police investigating an incident in which he was reported to have been threatening to ignite petrol.
The incident happened in the Victoria Quays area of Market Drayton at around 3.30pm yesterday.
Specialist officers and a trained police negotiator attended the scene, which was contained.
Following lengthy negotiations the man was detained at the scene and remains in police custody.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident 0415S of 8 September or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 www.crimestoppers-org.uk.
