A MAN was arrested for possessing a sword in a police crackdown on gang-related crime in Cowley.

Officers were called to reports of disorder in Owens Way earlier this week before making the arrest.

In an unrelated incident a second man was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing with police also discovering a stun gun, CS spray, as well as a 'large quantity of Class A and Class B drugs and cash.

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In a post on social media by the Cowley Neighbourhood Team, officers confirmed both men had since been released under investigation 'to maximise a custodial sentence'.