A man found in possession of a knife and a hammer was arrested yesterday after being spotted waiting for a bus.
A 28-year-man from Liscard was arrested on New Chester Road, New Ferry after a man was seen "acting suspiciously" at a bus stop.
The man is reported to have been caught by officers after a short chase, and was found to be in possession of a "knife and an emergency glass hammer".
As a result, he was detained for "possession of an offensive weapon and going equipped for theft".
Further checks revealed the man was also wanted for 11 other offences including "possession of a controlled drug, burglary, robbery and theft".
He remains in custody while police continue their investigations.
A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said on Wednesday: "Officers have arrested a 28-year-old man from Liscard for a number of offences after he was spotted acting suspiciously yesterday evening.
"The man was seen waiting at a bus stop on New Chester Road, New Ferry just before 6:30pm.
"As officers approached him, he tried to run away and after a short chase, was detained on Poolbank Road, Port Sunlight. He was found in possession of a knife and an emergency glass hammer.
"He was consequently arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and going equipped for theft.
"After further checks, it later transpired that he was also wanted for 11 other offences including possession of a controlled drug, burglary, robbery and theft.
"He remains in custody at this time."
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