Police were called to the Parade, in Swindon town centre at just after 2pm this afternoon to reports of a man carrying a knife.
He was detained by members of the public before our officers arrived on the scene.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of a bladed article in a public place and possession of a class B drug.
A police spokesperson has said “we would like to thank the bravery and quick thinking of those members of the public who stepped in to detain the suspect.”
