Police called to reports of a man with a 'sword' in Newquay
Officers received a call from a member of the public
Police were called out over the weekend amid reports of a man potentially carrying a sword in Newquay.
Officers got the shout on Saturday afternoon, following a call from a member of the public who saw two men running down St George's Road.
Searches were carried out around the area but no weapon was found.
A 26-year-old man was arrested and released under investigation.
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact police.
"Police were called at around 3.45pm on Saturday 13th March by a member of the public who had seen two males running down St Georges Road and believed one may have been carrying a suspected sword.
"Officers attended and conducted a search of the area. No weapons were located.
"A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence. He has been released under investigation while enquires continue. "
Devon and Cornwall Police
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting crime reference CR/019626/21.