A MAN has been arrested after threatening a knife attack in Lye.

West Midlands Police were called to Claycroft Place at about 7.05pm yesterday evening (July 12) in response to reports of a man with a knife making threats to attack another person.

Officers confirmed they arrived at the scene within eight minutes of the 999 call, before arresting a 44-year-old man for carrying a knife.

The man remains in police custody.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should call West Midlands Police on 101 giving log reference 2455 of 12 July.