A MAN brandishing a gun threatened members of the public in a Didcot park. 

Police were called to Brasenose Road at around 9.15pm yesterday to reports of a man with a firearm threatening people. 

It is understood he was in Loyd Recreation Park.

A 31-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of posession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

He continues to be held by police at this time. 

The weapon was recovered at the scene. 

Anybody with information about the incident is urged to contact the force on 101.