Suspect freed after Hartlepool police confronted by man brandishing weapon

A man alleged to have threatened police with a weapon has been released without charge.
Police were allegedly confronted by a man brandishing a weapon in Tempest Road, Hartlepool.Police were allegedly confronted by a man brandishing a weapon in Tempest Road, Hartlepool.
Police were allegedly confronted by a man brandishing a weapon in Tempest Road, Hartlepool.

Police arrested a 51-year-old man after they were called to Tempest Road, off King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool, at 11.40pm on Wednesday.

Cleveland Police confirmed that the arrested man will face no further action.

The type of weapon involved is unknown.