Three youths have been arrested after making death threats.

The incident happened this morning in Cirencester.

A police spokesperson said: "Police were called to a property following reports that three males attended an address in Cirencester.

"The males all aged 16-years-old and under have alleged to have made threats to the victim and family regarding a pending case to court involving one of the males.

"Threats were made towards the victim and family causing them to be concerned for their safety of them returning.

"The males were identified and arrested this morning across Cirencester to ensure the safety of the victim and to investigate criminal offences."

Police arrested the youths for making death threats and witness intimidation.