The view towards Hallidays Mill where the incident took place
ARMED police have been in Chalford this afternoon.
An eyewitness said about 15 officers were seen just off the A419 where London Road meets Cowcombe Hill.
According to the witness, some of the officers were armed.
The witness said: "Police with stab vests were jumping in the river to catch a man.
"There was a massive commotion with armed armed officers around Hallidays Mill.
"They arrested one man."
Police have been contacted for a statement.
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