A baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire was among the weapons seized by police following a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Police discovered the 'blood-stained' bat last night officers during a stop and search in Fleetwood.

The blood is not real and is said to be replica of a weapon - nicknamed Lucille - used in the Walking Dead series by Negan.

A 33-year-old man from Cleveleys was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. It follows a crackdown on violent disorder involving weapons in Fleetwood in recent days.

Police said they conducted 14 body searches, stopped and searched 17 vehicles and carried out house searches after a number of violent incidents involving weapons.

Ch Supt Karen Edwards, West Divisional Commander, Lancashire Police: “In recent days you will have seen a marked increase in police activity in Fleetwood.

“This follows several incidents of anti-social behaviour and disorder involving weapons in the town, behaviour which we will not tolerate, nor accept.

“We have enforced two Section 60 orders, allowing police to stop and search people and vehicles without suspicion. These orders are only in place when we believe violent incidents will take place or weapons will be used.

“As part of our activity, we have conducted 14 body searches, stopped and searched 17 vehicles, made several arrests, carried out house searches and stop-checked several targets.

“I want to be clear to those individuals wanting to commit violence and disorder – we will not tolerate such criminality. If you commit a crime, we will find you, arrest you and you will be dealt with accordingly.

“This is just the start of our police activity. You should expect to see a number of officers in Fleetwood in the coming days and weeks, with increased resources and patrols.

“I want residents to feel reassured and not unduly concerned by this presence. However, if you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to speak to one of our officers.

“I recognise the vast majority of people in Fleetwood are good, law-abiding citizens, but we will not accept the actions of a small, mindless group of individuals looking to commit serious crime.”

If you want to report a crime to police, please call 101. In an emergency, always call 999.