POLICE were "shocked" what they found on a "suspicious" man in Flintshire. 

North Wales Police's South Flintshire team said officers were called to a report of a suspicious man in a garden of a property in Buckley earlier today (March 1). 

The man tried to run from officers but was successfully detained following a struggle.

The Leader: Image: South Flintshire PoliceImage: South Flintshire Police

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A spokesperson for the policing team said: "The male had discarded a bag during the struggle and once the male was safely in our secure vehicle the officers were shocked to discover he was in possession of an imitation firearm and a knife. 

"The male was arrested for possession of bladed article, possession of imitation firearm in public and obstructing police. Just another example of how officers put themselves at risk to keep the public safe on a daily basis." 

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