what was claimed to be a machete, early on Saturday morning. A Police spokesman said prosecution is being considered against the driver of a white Daihatsu Applause, who it is claimed, threatened the pair with a weapon on Front Street at 1.30 a.m.

PLANTS STOLEN FROM OUTSIDE RESTAURANT EAT Plants stolen from outside restaurant Two plants were stolen from outside Tio Pepe restaurant on South Road, Southampton. The theft is believed to have taken place overnight Wednesday, when the culprit was spotted by a member of the public taking the $20 plants.

FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE BRUSH FIRE FIR Firefighters battle brush fire Firefighters were called to deal with a brush fire on South Road, Smith's on Saturday. The incident happened at 8.47 p.m. and involved some trees and bushes. On Friday at 5.11 p.m. a false alarm at the Hamilton Princess hotel was investigated by firefighters. Also, a tender was sent to a private address at Corridor Avenue, St. George's, after a report of flooding.