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Newport Man Arrested For Making Alleged Threats To Kill

A man has been arrested for allegedly making threats to kill.

Police say a 28-year-old man from Newport was arrested in Daish Way, Dodnor Park shortly after midday.

There was a police presence at the Way Forward Program at 10am.

It is alleged the man made the threats by telephone.

 A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

'We can confirm that officers arrested a man in Daish Way, Dodnor Park, shortly after midday today (Friday 18 June).

'The 28-year-old from Newport was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill, relating to alleged threats made by telephone.'

He remains in custody at this time.

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