A man has been arrested following reports that he threatened to kill a woman in a subway.

Police were called to Cow Lane at 7.20pm on Friday and arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of making threats to kill.

He has been released on police bail and is due to report back to police on March 18.

Residents reported seeing armed police on the Meriden estate on Friday evening. Another eyewitness said roads in the area were closed by police.