ARMED police were called to reports a man in possession of a bladed weapon was causing a disturbance in the street. 

Officers attended after being alerted to an "altercation" in Peasley Cross on Friday, October 14.

At around 11.50am police were called to Brook Cottage Close where it was reported that a man was causing a disturbance in the street.

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A 26-year-old man from Huyton was arrested on suspicion of affray, being in possession of a bladed weapon in a public place and using threatening behaviour. 

He has been bailed pending further inquiries, a police spokeswoman said.