A suspect has been arrested after a taxi driver’s tyres were reportedly slashed after a disagreement.
Officers were called to Waterloo Crescent, near Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham, following the incident at around 8.20am this morning (Thursday).
It was reported the tyres were slashed with a bladed weapon and so armed officers were deployed.
A 22-year-old man was arrested a short time later after a vehicle was stopped in Mansfield Road, in Nottingham city centre.
The suspect remains in custody and is being questioned on suspicion of affray, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of a Class B drug,
Chief Inspector Jon Scurr, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“Incidents such as this are totally unacceptable and will always be met with a robust response.
“I am pleased we have been able make a swift arrest and our investigation will now continue.”
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