Samurai sword used in town attack

A samurai style sword was used in the attack

A man in his 50s has escaped serious injury after being attacked by a man wielding a samurai type sword in County Down, police have said.

It happened on Sunday after a man entered an amusement arcade on Newcastle's Main Street.

The victim sustained injuries to his head, neck and arm, but was saved from serious harm by a man on the premises who used a chair to shield him.

A man in his 30s was later arrested at a car park near Bryansford Road.

The injured man was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel.

A follow up examination of the scene where the attack occurred is expected to be carried out later on Monday.

Police have appealed for anyone with information about the attack to contact police in Newcastle on 028 44615011.