A 50-year-old man was arrested by armed police in Ibstock yesterday (Thursday) following reports of threats being made at a town property.

Officers were called to an address in Central Avenue at around mid-day.

Armed police were used during the arrest for reasons of 'officer safety', said Leicestershire Police today (Friday).

The force added that that enquiries are continuing into the incident.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: "Police attended an address in Central Avenue in Ibstock on Thursday, December 7.

"The attendance relates to a report of threats made from the address.

"In the interest of officer safety, armed officers were deployed to attend.

"As part of enquiries carried out, a 50-year-old has been arrested and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

"Enquiries are continuing."