Police seize drugs and Samurai sword after man arrested at Doncaster restaurant

Police seized a Samurai sword and bags of class A drugs after a man was arrested following a disturbance at a Doncaster restaurant.
By Darren Burke
Published 24th Aug 2021, 10:29 BST
Updated 24th Aug 2021, 10:31 BST
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Officers raced to the restaurant in East Laith Gate at around 6pm last night following reports of a man causing a disturbance at a restaurant, which has not been named by police.

A spokesman for Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “He was initially arrested for being drunk and disorderly, but was then found to be in possession of numerous bags of what is believed to be class A drugs.

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"Following a search of his home address a Samurai type sword was seized, along with more drugs.”

Police were called to East Laith Gate in Doncaster town centre.Police were called to East Laith Gate in Doncaster town centre.
Police were called to East Laith Gate in Doncaster town centre.

He is now being investigated for new offensive weapon offences, a South Yorkshire Police spokesman said.

The man remains in police custody and will be interviewed later today.

East Laith Gate is home to a number of restaurants, takeaway shops and bars.