A MAN was arrested for threatening behaviour at a block of flats.

A 40-year-old man was arrested on Back Lane South, near Pitchcroft, on Sunday (October 16).

Since the arrest, the man has been bailed and further enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Around 6.30pm on Sunday 16 October we received a report of a man behaving in a threatening manner at a property on Back Lane South, Worcester.

"We attended and arrested a 40-year-old man from Worcester on suspicion of causing intentional harassment, alarm or distress.

"He was later bailed and enquiries are ongoing. No injuries were reported."

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John Watterson, who lives in the block of flats, said neighbours called police.

"They arrived within 20 minutes of us making the call and were able to take him away."

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Platform Housing said it will speak to all involved to provide "reassurance and support".

Marion Duffy, chief operations officer at Platform Housing Group said: "We are liaising with the police and the mental health team regarding this situation. 

"The case has been escalated to our Community Safety Team.

"Our Neighbourhood Officer will continue to speak to all customers involved to provide reassurance and support."