The police helicopter was called out to the Crediton area this morning after reports of a man armed with a knife.
The alarm was raised in Bow by a member of the public at about ten to nine.
A police search was launched and a man was arrested about an hour later in a nearby field - he's been taken into police custody.
Teenager killed after getting out of ambulance on M5
He crossed carriageway before being hit by car
Thugs jailed for 'ferocious' attack
16 months for beating up man
Public asked for views about Devon libraries
You may be able to use them when they're closed
Christmas cancelled in Crownhill
Lights out to save cash
Hourly services return on Exeter to Waterloo line
Speed restriction removed on SWR line
£1 million Exeter Quay bridge axed
'Doing nothing is not an option'
