A 35-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a member of the public and damaged windows with a hammer in Taunton.
Police were called to Mansfield Road just after 4pm yesterday (April 16) following concerns for the welfare of a man with a hammer who was making threats.
The man allegedly damaged windows on the street before leaving the area and assaulting a member of the public.
He was later detained on East Street after being spotted.
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police, said: "A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of one count of assault, three counts of assault on police officers and one charge of criminal damage.
"He remains in custody."
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