VIZHINJAM: Police have arrested a middle-aged man, who created a ruckus and threatened a young woman with a knife after getting drunk. The incident happened in Vizhinjam township around 10.30 pm last night. The locals intervened and tried to stop the assailant when the woman screamed for help. However, no one was able to go near him as he brandished a knife. Following this, the locals informed Vizhinjam police. Soon, the assailant fled the spot.

Locals told the police that a man named Aliyar, who lives alone in the township, was the one who attacked the woman. Locals said that although Aliyar used to get drunk, this was the first time he behaved like this. There are no cases against him. Vizhinjam SI G. Vinod said that four machetes found in Aliyar's house were taken into custody.