A road was closed by police on the edge of Baldock yesterday after reports of a firearm being seen at a house.

Specially trained firearm officers attended the scene, speaking to a woman and two men.

Officers searched the house and found no weapons and no evidence of any offences having taken place.

Brewery Lane and Pond Lane were closed to vehicles and pedestrians as a precautionary measure.

Neighbours were spoken to by officers, and reassured that there were no weapons at the address.