A man has been arrested after reportedly launching a petrol attack on two banks while carrying a knife in Hull city centre. Footage posted online shows fire outside a Santander bank and officers running into a neighbouring Barclays outlet. People can be heard screaming, with one member of the public saying: "He's got a machete". Humberside Police said officers were called to a report that a man was "carrying a bladed weapon and a container with liquid in thought to be petrol". "The man had entered two banks on King Edward Street around 1pm and set fire to some of the liquid," a police spokesman said. Advertisement "A number of officers quickly attended along with fire crews and a small blaze was put out." "The situation was contained very quickly by police and emergency crews and the man was arrested at Paragon Interchange. Image: Hull's Paragon Interchange was closed during the incident. Pic: Viking FM "The suspect is now in custody. No one has been seriously injured." Chief Superintendent Phill Ward said: "We are mindful of the public's concern that these types of incidents may be related to terrorism, however there is nothing to suggest that this is anything other than an isolated incident which has been dealt with promptly by the responding police and emergency services. "I want to offer reassurance that our priority at all times is the safety of the public."<doc-sep>Mr Ward said: "We are mindful of the public's concern that these types of incidents may be related to terrorism, however there is nothing to suggest that this is anything other than an isolated incident which has been dealt with promptly by the responding police and emergency services.<doc-sep>A MAN has been arrested today after eyewitnesses claimed he tried to set two banks on fire while wielding a meat cleaver. The suspect reportedly tried to pour petrol over Santander and Barclays banks in Hull City Centre. 9 Witnesses said they saw a man with a knife and with liquid thought to be petrol Shocking new footage of man 'who set fire to city centre bank while waving meat cleaver' 9 The suspect stands with a meat cleaver with a fire raging at the Santander in Hull Witness Declan Roberts said: He was waving the cleaver around and throwing petrol all over the floor. "We could hear him shouting 'I want my money, I want my money." Police arrest man who ‘set banks on fire whilst armed with a MEAT CLEAVER’ in Hull Police confirmed the suspect set fire to some of the liquid, with emergency services rushing to the scene. Ollie Wilson, 26, from Hull, was stood outside Santander when it happened. He said: "Everyone was shouting ‘get away’ and they were screaming and shouting. "He ran out of Santander and everyone was saying ‘move back.’ He went into Barclays and threw a load of petrol on the floor and this woman came out screaming. There were flames and the next thing I knew armed police turned up. They chased him down the street and caught him near Hull Paragon. 9 Police arrest the suspect after the "petrol bomb" attacks Credit: MEN Media 9 An officer carries a fire extinguisher as colleagues pin the suspect to the ground behind him Credit: Hull Daily Mail/MEN MEDIA "He was screaming and shouting something but I couldn’t understand what he was saying. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It was crazy." He added: “This woman just came out of the bank screaming, hysterical and next thing I knew they came in with a fire extinguisher. "I’ve never seen anything like it in my life. I’d just been to see a mate.” Others took to Twitter to describe what they saw, with one writing: "Police and fire brigade in Victoria Square, Hull City Centre along with significant crowds of onlookers. "An eyewitness told me that a man entered two banks and threw a flammable liquid on the floor while holding a meat cleaver. Smell of petrol in the air." 9 Police race in to rescue workers and customers from a Barclays bank in Hull Credit: Facebook - jasper_rebello1699 9 The bank can be seen on fire today after it was set alight with petrol Credit: Facebook - jasper_rebello1699 Another added: "Police say a man went into the Santander in Hull city centre and started a fire in the bank using petrol. He’s been arrested and nobody was hurt. I’ve seen Santander staff visibly distressed." A woman recounted: "A man ran in to Paragon Square station with a meat cleaver and the police soon arrived and told him to drop it, but he refused. "There were lots of police and I think they did a great job to get things under control, but it was quite scary.” Armed police rushed to the scene in Queen Victoria Square in response. 9 Police confirmed a man had been arrested after the incident Credit: @BTP East Riding Tom Smell, 71, from Hull, was passing through the city centre about 1.15pm when he said he heard screams. He said: “I heard a middle aged woman come out of Santander screaming her head off saying ‘there is a man in there with a bomb.’ "She was in a state of distress but people just laughed at her because customers were still going into Santander at this point and they were saying ‘I don’t think so, love.’ "I carried on walking up the street to Yorkshire Bank and turned back and smelt a strong smell of petrol and saw the manager evacuating customers and staff in a hurry from Barclays. 9 Police were scrambled at around lunchtime leaving the city centre on lockdown Credit: MEN Media 9 A huge cordon is in place after the horror unfolded today Credit: MEN Media "The fire brigade, police and ambulance came rushing past me and it was obviously a risk they couldn’t ignore." Humberside Police said officers had been called to King Edward Street in Hull, arresting one man. Chief Superintendent Phill Ward, North Bank Commander, said: “We are mindful of the public's concern that these types of incidents may be related to terrorism, however there is nothing to suggest that this is anything other than an isolated incident which has been dealt with promptly by the responding police and emergency services. “I want to offer reassurance that our priority at all times is the safety of the public.” MOST READ IN NEWS 'GOBSMACKED' Queen 'gave Harry OK for Oprah series after misleading pitch about soldiers' ROD LIDDLE Ousting right-on National Trust boss is a victory against wokery DRUMMER DEAD School Of Rock star dies at 32 after being hit by car as Jack Black mourns HOUSE ABOUT IT You won't believe what this ordinary London home looks like on the inside Exclusive TOM'S LEGACY Captain Tom Moore — who raised £39m for charity — left family £73k in will JABS HOPE Scientists 'crack cause of blood clots linked to Covid jabs & know how to fix it' A Santander spokesperson said: "Santander is shocked by the attack on its branch in Hull and we are cooperating with the authorities to understand what happened and why. "None of our colleagues or customers were physically injured in the incident, and our immediate priority is to provide support and counselling to those who are understandably upset.” A Barclays spokesperson said: "There are no physical injuries to staff, however, we are cooperating fully with the Police and the branch will be closed until further notice.’<doc-sep>Sign up to the Hull Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking news Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up here! Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice A man who came face-to-face with a petrol bomb attacker in a bank says he thought his life was over. Martin Watson, 37, was in Barclays Bank in King Edward Street in Hull city centre to register and was on the second floor when the attacker burst in. The member of staff with Mr Watson ran downstairs and, moments later, a female member of staff ran upstairs and locked herself in a room. Mr Watson was left in the room unsure of what to do. He said: “I was just sitting there registering when someone shouted something was happening. The staff member ran downstairs and then a woman member of staff ran upstairs and locked herself in a room. (Image: Richard Addison) “I had no idea what was going on so I decided to head downstairs. “Suddenly, I saw this guy holding a machete and a can of petrol. I thought he was going to attack me. “I was very frightened. I thought ‘this was it, my life is over’. “I figured if he attacks me he could easily sever an artery and that would be it, I would never see my partner or family again.” Mr Watson, of Kingswood, admits he was disturbed by the man’s demeanour. He said: “The man just looked at me but said nothing. He just seemed very calm like he knew what he was doing. That was more scary in a way.” Mr Watson ran back upstairs, fearing for his life. He said: “I ran back upstairs and I heard the police shouting at him. I just hid under a table in case he ran after me. “A little while later I came down the stairs again and the police had Tasers. I think he was shot with a Taser but just pulled it out of his leg. He chucked the petrol and lit it but someone put it out immediately with a fire extinguisher. (Image: Richard Addison) “I came down a bit later and everyone else was outside. I could smell the petrol. I spoke to a police officer and told them there was still a woman locked in a room upstairs.” Attack as it happened Three people were injured as a result of the incident, including the suspect. The man had gone into Santander, off Queen Victoria Square, before pouring petrol inside the bank and setting it on fire just after 1pm. He then crossed the road into Barclays, where he carried out a similar attack in front of terrified onlookers. He then ran into Hull Paragon Interchange, where police were able to tackle him to the ground and place him under arrest. A huge police cordon was in place throughout Hull city centre and around Hull Paragon following the attack, with both banks shut off. The cordons are likely to remain in place throughout the rest of Tuesday evening and into Wednesday. Speaking in Hull city centre following the attack, Chief Superintendent Phil Ward, of Humberside Police, said: “We got a call to Santander bank on King Edward Street just after 1pm this afternoon. Read more on Hull bank attack “A male had gone inside the bank, produced a knife and proceeded to pour petrol on the floor, which he set alight. “He was demanding money from the bank manager. “Police and emergency services were on the scene within five minutes. The male has been chased, then arrested and detained in Paragon Street station.” Chief Supt Ward said the suspect and two others were hurt in the attack. “Three people suffered minor injuries, including the person who has been arrested,” he said. “The other two people have been seen by the police and are giving statements as we speak, and there is nothing to be concerned about.” He reiterated to the public that the incident was not terrorism related. He said: “I’m certainly mindful of the concern of the public that incidents of this type are linked to terrorism. “What I can say is about this incident is that there is nothing to suggest that this is nothing else than an isolated incident with just one male, and we are not treating it as terrorist related. “Public safety is always our number one concern.” Get the Hull Live app The Hull Live app is the home of everything that's happening in Hull. It's completely FREE and features all the latest news, sport and what’s on information. 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Police rushed to Hull city centre after a man attempted to set fire to two banks The suspect poured the flammable liquid inside the Santander and Barclays banks, before setting them alight. According to the Hull Daily Mail, the man then ran towards Hull Paragon Interchange with a meat cleaver, before he was tasered by police and arrested. He was taken to hospital by ambulance to Hull Royal Infirmary and has been placed in police custody. Nobody was seriously injured. Hull Paragon Interchange, which is an integrated rail, bus and coach station located in the city centre, has been shut off, with a cordon in place in the Queen Victoria Square and King Edward Street areas. Humberside Police said the city centre area that has been shut off won’t reopen tonight. They confirmed that officers attended the scene at 1pm along with fire crews in order to put out a “small blaze” in one of the banks. The force reassured the public that this was not believed to be an attempted terrorist attack, and that there was nothing to suggest that this was anything other than an isolated incident. A spokesperson said: "Officers were called to Hull city centre this afternoon to a report that a man was carrying a bladed weapon and a container with liquid in thought to be petrol. "The man had entered two banks on King Edward Street around 1pm and set fire to some of the liquid. A large cordon still remains outside Barclays bank in the city centre "A number of officers quickly attended along with fire crews and a small blaze was put out. "The situation was contained very quickly by police and emergency crews and the man was arrested at Paragon Interchange. "The public are advised to avoid the area while our investigations continue." North Bank Commander Chief Superintendent Phil Ward said: "We are mindful of the public's concern that these types of incidents may be related to terrorism, however there is nothing to suggest that this is anything other than an isolated incident which has been dealt with promptly by the responding police and emergency services. A spokeswoman for Santander added: "Santander is shocked by the attack on its branch in Hull and we are co-operating with the authorities to understand what happened and why. "None of our colleagues or customers were physically injured in the incident, and our immediate priority is to provide support and counselling to those who are understandably upset." Paul Lewis described the mass panic as police rushed through the city centre after arriving on the scene. He added that the frightening attempted attack had left Hull feeling “somber” compared to the joyous scenes at the Freedom Festival at the start of this month. He told the Hull Daily Mail: “I was stood outside the organ shop when it happened. People were running down the road screaming: ‘run, move, get out the way’ - at first I thought someone was running someone over with a car. “I just thought, ‘what is happening?’ For the simple fact it happened so fast. I heard a bang and it was horrible. Fire crews arrived at the scene and quickly extinguished the small blaze