By Adam Evans
A man's been arrested after reports someone tried to force their way into a house in Bangor with a knife.
Officers were called to Fort Terrace this morning.
They found a machete in a locked car.
A woman was also inside but she's not being linked to any alleged crime.
Inspector Richard Murray said: "Officers were called to an address in Fort Terrace shortly before 6am following reports a male with a knife had attempted to enter the property. Upon police arrival the male had left however a search of the area resulted in officers locating a car with a female passenger locked inside.
"Police forced entry to the vehicle freeing the woman. A large knife was located inside the car and was seized for examination.
"The arrested male was detained a short time later. He is in custody at present assisting police with their enquiries."
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