Two arrested after weapon found in car, police say

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Image caption, The two people were arrested on Manvers Way near Rotherham
  • Author, Danielle Andrews
  • Role, Local Democracy Reporting Service

A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of having an offensive weapon after police were called to reports of people being verbally abused.

Officers attended Manvers Way in Wath-upon-Dearne at about 16:45 BST on Wednesday, South Yorkshire Police said.

They searched a vehicle, where a weapon was found.

A 52-year-old man was arrested for racially aggravated public order and possession of an offensive weapon, and a 50-year-old woman was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon.

The pair were bailed with conditions as inquiries into the incident continued, police said.

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