Police in north Belfast have made an arrest following a report of a man armed with a knife in the Greencastle Close area shortly after 3.30pm this afternoon, Wednesday 25th March.

Officers attended and the man was apprehended a short time later on the Shore Road.

The man, aged in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and threatening or abusive behaviour.

He remains in police custody at this time.

Police are aware of speculation on social media regarding the location of this incident and we would ask that people refrain from adding to any misinformation.