A TEENAGER who was arrested on suspicion of threatening to kill people at a gay pride event with a machete has been released on bail.

At 9pm on Friday, police urged anyone due to go to the LGBT event at the New Empire in Barrow to "consider staying at home" after receiving intelligence that a man was planning to attack people at the Dalton Road venue.

A heavy police presence, including armed officers, was visible around the bar, as many vowed to go ahead with their plans despite the warning.

Landlady Lorraine Neale, who took over the venue in April alongside her husband Steve, considered cancelling the event but decided to go ahead, saying they would "not be beaten by hate".

She added: "The police were fantastic, we all felt safe because they were there and the atmosphere was great - no-one wanted to leave. Everyone said they refused to let anyone issuing threats against them win."

Later that night, police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of making threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon.

The teenager was re-arrested by members of Manchester's counter terrorism unit on Saturday evening but has since been released on bail.

In a statement issued to The Mail today, a police spokeswoman said: "Cumbria Police can confirm that they are continuing their investigation into the activities of a 19-year-old man who was arrested in Barrow on Friday 23rd June.

"Following a joint investigation by officers from Cumbria Crime Command and North West Counter Terrorism Unit, the man is currently on conditional police bail, which will be robustly managed, pending further enquiries.

"Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact police on 101."