Police launch investigation after report of man removed from pub on suspicion of possessing ‘potential weapon’ (Image: Contributed)
A MAN has been removed from a Basingstoke pub by its staff on suspicion of possession of a potential weapon.
According to police, who launched an investigation, the incident happened at the Maidenhead Inn in Winchester Street on Saturday, September 10.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.40pm on Saturday 10 September to a report of a suspicious incident at the Maidenhead Inn on Winchester Street, Basingstoke.
“It was reported that a man may have had a potential weapon inside the premises. He was removed from the building by staff.
“Officers have launched an investigation and our enquiries are ongoing.”
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