A MAN has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and breach of the peace following a disturbance in Renfrew.

The 30-year-old suspect was reported to police by a member of the public for allegedly brandishing a baseball bat and shouting abuse in Anne Avenue at around 12.45pm on Monday.

Officers quickly traced the man and he was taken into custody.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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