A POLICE presence in Rhyl led to the arrest of a “wanted individual” yesterday (March 23).

An eyewitness told the Journal that they saw approximately nine police vehicles near the town’s H-Bridge and outside its Home Bargains store, on Marsh Road, at about 4.30pm yesterday.

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The resident added: “Some of the police had blue gloves on, and also in the Home Bargains car park was what looked like a white security van with two people in front of it.

“Loads of sirens were flying over the bridge, and police were everywhere.”

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North Wales Police confirmed that the individual was located and arrested.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We are aware of the concerns around a police presence in the Marsh Road area of Rhyl yesterday (March 23).

“Police were searching for a wanted individual, who was later located and arrested.

“Thanks to the public for your patience whilst we were in the area.”