Police have released a dramatic image showing the moment they confronted a man walking through Menai Bridge with a knife. The officer drew a Taser before the suspect, Arron Dean, threw the weapon to the ground and was arrested.
Incident Details
North Wales Police reported that the 31-year-old, of Dale Street, Menai Bridge, had been at an address with other residents when he became aggressive and threatened to harm them. He left the address holding a knife and began walking towards the high street.
Officers located and arrested Dean, who discarded the knife when challenged. The incident was captured in a shocking image released by the force.
Court Appearance
Dean appeared at Caernarfon Magistrates Court on Thursday, June 18, where he admitted possession of a knife in a public place. He was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison.
Sergeant Akhil Patel said: “Carrying a knife does not make anyone safer, it puts everyone at more risk of danger. Tackling reports of knife crime is always a priority to us and we will continue to act to keep the communities of Anglesey safe. We continue to urge anybody with information about those carrying knives in public to report their concerns to the police or anonymously via Crimestoppers.”
