THE 26-year-old man who was arrested following a disturbance in Blaina on Tuesday has been released on police bail.

The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and affray.

The incident happened at around 4.44pm.

A Gwent Police spokesman said on Tuesday: "Police received reports of a male on the street threatening members of the public with what seemed to be a machete.

"Local officers with the help of an armed unit attended the scene and secured the area.

"Subsequently, police have detained one male and recovered four of what can be described as Samurai swords."

Officers are continuing to investigate, and ask that any witnesses to the incident or anyone with information contacts 101, quoting log: 381 26/07/16.