A Brampton man has been arrested after allegedly chasing his neighbours with a large axe Sunday morning.

Peel police said they were called to Ashwood Crescent, in the Bramalea Road and Avondale Boulevard area, around 11:30 a.m.

Police were notified after neighbours reported that a man began chasing them with the axe. He also reportedly used the axe to strike lamp posts, fences and other property.

Police arrived on scene and arrested the man.

No injuries were reported.