A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of affray and being in possession of a knife in Nelson.

Nelson, Brierfield and Barrowford Police posted on social media about the incident yesterday afternoon.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "When officers have arrived on Railways street they have noticed a brave elderly man who has detained the female on the floor and was awaiting for the police to attend.

"Police have since recovered a knife and a 28 year old female has been arrested on suspicion of affray and being in possession of a bladed article.

"Officers whilst on scene have noticed that many members of the community were stood filming the incident on their mobile phones whilst the suspect was being restrained.

"If anyone has video footage of this incident could it please be emailed to 5512@lancashire.police.uk"