Man broke into Mansfield house and threatened occupants with a knife

A man has been arrested after reports someone broke into a Mansfield home and threatened the people inside with a knife.
By Jon Ball
Published 14th Jul 2022, 07:26 BST
Updated 14th Jul 2022, 07:27 BST
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Police said they were called to an address on Heathfield Way on Tuesday, July 12, shortly after 9pm.

Response officers rushed to the scene and confronted a suspect nearby.

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A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of carrying a knife and was later taken to hospital after becoming unwell.

Sergeant Matthew Dumbrell, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was an upsetting experience for the victims and I am pleased that – thanks to the outstanding work of local response officers – we were quickly able to detain a suspect.