Crossbow arrest by armed police in Greasbrough

Residents reported armed offices in the St Mary’s View area over an extended period on Friday evening, with a police aircraft also circling above for more than an hour.

Although a suspect was arrested, police have confirmed he is not facing any further action over the incident.

A force spokeswoman said: “We were called at 8.20pm on Friday, June 6, to reports of a man in possession of a crossbow St Mary’s View in Greasbrough.

“Armed Response Officers were deployed to the scene and a 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

“He has since been released from police custody with no further action.

“Officers also arrested a 30-year-old man who was wanted on suspicion of harassment offences.

“He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. No injuries were reported from the incident.”