A 20-YEAR-OLD man was arrested following an incident that allegedly involved an electric shock weapon disguised as a mobile phone.

In the early hours of Sunday, officers were called to a disturbance outside Raw nightclub in Wellington Road, Whitby, and to reports that a weapon had been discharged, North Yorkshire Police said.

A spokesman for the force added that a suspect had been detained nearby by a member of door staff.

A man, from Warrington, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and using threatening words and behaviour. He has been released while under investigation.

Detective Constable David Adams said: "This was a serious incident where members of the public could have been seriously hurt or injured."

Email DC Adams with information at: david.adams@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or phone him on 01609 643426.