A road in Lower Stondon was partially cordoned off for about seven hours yesterday after a man threatened to harm himself.
Police received a call to Hillside Road at about 1.35pm from members of the public who were concerned about the health and safety of the man.
Officers visited a block of flats and evacuated the neighbours as a precaution.
They spoke to the man for several hours before he eventually agreed to be taken to the station to be assessed. He left with no further action.
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