Arrest after report of man with weapon in Hatfield

Officers were flagged down by a family on Cornerfield in Hatfield <i>(Image: Street View)</i>
Officers were flagged down by a family on Cornerfield in Hatfield (Image: Street View)
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Police have made an arrest after a report of a man with a weapon on a Hatfield street. 

Officers were flagged down by a family on Cornerfield at around 6pm on June 13 who reported seeing a man walking along the street with a weapon. 

No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident, Hertfordshire Police confirmed.

A 33-year-old man, from Hatfield, was arrested on Tuesday (June 16) on suspicion of affray, possession of a Class A drug and possession of an offensive weapon.

He has been released on bail while investigations continue.

Detective Constable Tyler Smith from the Case Investigation Team said: "Our investigation is ongoing and I am appealing for anyone with information to please come forward.

"If you saw what happened, or have any details that may help our enquiries, please email me."

Information can also be reported online or by calling the non-emergency number 101 and quoting crime reference 41/56017/26.

Alternatively, details can be shared anonymously with Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or using their online form.

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