ARMED police arrested a man in Winchester last week after he threatened officers with an imitation handgun.

Roger Spicer, 62, was arrested on Friday (Sept 23) evening in North Walls carrying a fake black pistol and an imitation hand grenade.

Mr Spicer, of Union Street, was remanded in custody on Saturday, September 24 and charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to threaten police officers.