PUB-goers were ‘locked in’ this weekend after a man wielding an axe threatened staff and customers at a venue in Okehampton.

On Sunday, April 13, a man in his 50s entered the White Hart Hotel in the town and threatened to kill those inside.

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were called at 6pm on Sunday, April 13, to the White Hart Hotel in Okehampton, after a report that a man had entered in possession of a weapon.

“It was further reported that he had an axe and had made threats to members of the public. The man left the premises as the report was coming in and officers attended along with the police helicopter to search the area.

“At around 8.50pm officers arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of making threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in police custody at this time. Enquiries remain ongoing.”

Police have confirmed that no one was injured.

Those who have any information on the matter are asked to contact the police via 101 and quoting log reference 559 of April 13.