Armed police were called to a road in Liverpool in the early hours following reports that a man had been seen with a knife. Police officers rushed to Needham Road in Kensington at around 1am after reports that a man had been seen in possession of a bladed weapon.
Armed officers attended but no one was found. Enquiries remain ongoing by Merseyside Police and people have been asked to contact the force with any information.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm officers were called to Needham Road, in Kensington, at around 1am this morning (Wednesday 24 December) following reports a man was in possession of a bladed weapon.
“Armed officers attended due to the serious nature of the report, but no one was found. Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and if you have any information you can call 101 or DM @MerpolCC on social media quoting log number 0039 of 24th December.”
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