Police searched Southfields and the surrounding area for a man who was reported to have a knife, Picture: Carly Bedwell (Image: Archant)
Searches were carried out for a man reportedly carrying a knife in Letchworth yesterday afternoon.
It was reported that a man was confronted by another man in Southfields, before the victim retreated into a business premises.
The suspect then reportedly stood outside the premises and removed a knife from his sock, before leaving the area.
No one was injured during the incident.
A search of the area was carried out but the suspect was not traced. Enquiries are continuing at this time.
Anyone with information should contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting crime reference 41/43639/19.
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