Arrest made in weapons investigation that prompted ‘hold and secure’ at 2 Brantford schools

A 23-year-old man has been arrested following a weapons investigation in Brantford.

Officers were called to the area of Sheridan St. and Rawdon St. around 9 a.m. on Wednesday.

Holy Cross and King George elementary schools were placed into a precautionary hold and secure while police were in the area.

Please be advised that due to police presence near Stanley & Grey St, King George School and Holy Cross Elementary are currently in a hold and secure. This is a precautionary measure and there is no immediate threat to students. Information will be posted as soon as available pic.twitter.com/m5ukLQJyEi

— Brantford Police (@BrantfordPolice) January 26, 2022

Shortly after 12:30 p.m., a 23-year-old Brantford man was arrested near the intersection of Colborne St. and Stanley St.

The hold and secures were lifted at the elementary schools.

Police say there was no immediate threat to public safety.

Investigators have not said if any charges have been laid in connection with the incident.

A man is in custody after today's investigation. Police remain in the area as the investigation is ongoing however there is no risk to public safety. BPS would like to thank residents, students, parents & impacted schools for their patience & cooperation. https://t.co/Zhj3z3ujC3 pic.twitter.com/4he7OUq4Ke

— Brantford Police (@BrantfordPolice) January 26, 2022