A man has been arrested after a number of weapons were seized in County Galway earlier today.

Gardaí received a report of a man brandishing a weapon at River Street, Ballinasloe before 9:00am this morning.

A car was searched by Gardaí, and a machete, hatchet and knife were seized.

A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and has since been charged and released on bail.

He will appear before Ballinasloe District Court next month.

Investigations are ongoing.