A man armed with a “machete” provoked a large armed police response in Liverpool.
Merseyside Police and the Northwest Ambulance Service rushed to Talton Road, along Lawrence Road in Wavertree, around 4:20 p.m., Thursday, June 2nd. Officers received a 999 call from someone on the street reporting that a man was seen with a “cut weapon.” “on the street and was making threats.
An eyewitness living on the road said he saw a “man with a machete.” Moments later, dozens of police vehicles, including patrol cars, parent vans, police dog vehicles and armed police arrived at the scene.
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A cordon was established for the entire length of Talton Road. Officers immediately began door-to-door inquiries to find out what happened and tried to locate the man.
Dozens gathered on Lawrence Road to try to see what was going on. About two hours later the police cordon was dropped, and officers are still at the scene.
A Merseyside police spokesman said “there was no wider concern for the public” after the incident. Investigations are underway to fine the man and he has not been arrested.
No Merseyside police were injured.
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