Firearms officers attended Carrington Drive, Lincoln, yesterday afternoon following a call reporting that a man was carrying an axe.
A spokesperson said:
‘The officers arrived within minutes of the call, which was received at 3.06 pm. Following a search of a nearby house, a man was arrested on suspicion of affray. He is currently in custody.
‘Hartsholme Academy was advised not to let its pupils or staff leave during the incident to protect their safety. Our officers have been in regular contact with the school, and pupils have now been allowed to leave.
‘The incident is not believed to have any link to the school.
‘If anyone witnessed this incident or has any information, please call 101, quoting Incident 250.’
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