A MAN has been arrested after reports that staff at a west Belfast shopping centre were threatened by a male armed with a knife.
Footage of Tuesday's incident was shared on social media, showing police officers restraining a man on the ground outside a store in the Park Centre at Donegall Road.
A PSNI spokesperson said a report of a man carrying a blade was made at around 2.15pm.
Two staff members were reportedly threatened by the man, who was "quickly arrested by officers".
"No injuries were reported," the spokesperson said, adding that a 37-year-old man remained in custody on Tuesday evening after being detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
"Police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to contact 101 quoting reference number 1025 11/07/23," the spokesperson added.
West Belfast SDLP councillor Paul Doherty said the incident was a "shocking experience for both shoppers and staff".
"Nobody should be subjected to scenes like this while doing their job or out and about in their community," he told the Irish News.
"I visited the scene shortly after the incident and spoke to people in the area and am glad that nobody was hurt.
"Thanks to the quick thinking of staff and those present, the alarm was raised and appropriate action was taken. I also commend police for their swift response to this incident and bringing the situation under control."
