Police called to reports of man armed with axe in Wakefield

A man armed with an axe was seen hitting a brick wall in Wakefield.

A 51-year-old man was arrested after the incident at the junction of College Grove Road and Westfield Road.

The junction at Westfield Road and College Grove Road.placeholder image
The junction at Westfield Road and College Grove Road.

A spokeswoman for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called to a report of a man with an axe hitting a brick wall at the junction of College Grove Road, Wakefield on March 14 at 6.30pm.

"A 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released under investigation."

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