A MAN was arrested following a police search in a Worcester park.

West Mercia officers were called to Broad Street yesterday afternoon after reports of a disturbance in the city centre.

A man involved made an escape and ran to Cripplegate Park, St John's, followed by officers.

This morning, a police spokesman confirmed a male had been arrested on suspicion of assault.

She said: “He remains in custody.

“The victim, another male, had minor injuries and did not need hospital treatment.”