This is the moment a knife-wielding man wandered through the centre of Manchester brandishing the threatening weapon.
The terrifying incident took place last night around 11pm in Piccadilly Gardens when the man was spotted holding the large blade by CCTV operators.
Just two minutes later response and armed officers attended the scene and safely arrested the man.
A 55-year-old man was been arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in police custody for questioning.
No officers present or members of the public were harmed.
THREATENING: The blade seized by police
Inspector Ian Fields said: “This incident reflects exactly the kind of threat officers face on a day-to-day basis.
“For whatever reason, the man was waving an intimidating weapon around late at night, causing considerable concern and alarm to those members of the public in the area.
“Officers arrived within minutes and resolved the situation, ensuring no harm came to the wider public, the man or the officers themselves.
“Every day we respond to dangerous incidents involving potentially dangerous individuals who can be armed with deadly weapons and so the bravery of those involved and their determination to resolve this incident swiftly and safely should be highlighted and commended.”
