Man arrested over Old Market Square axe attack in Nottingham

A man has been arrested following an attack with an axe in a city centre.

Police were called to Nottingham's Old Market Square at around 18:15 GMT on Friday after reports a man with an axe was running around shouting at people.

A man was reportedly hit on the back with the axe handle and received stitches in hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be serious.

Officers arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.

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