West Mercia Police responded to a report that a man was in possession of what was believed to be a knife.
Officers were called to Holmer Road in Hereford at around 3.10pm today.
Searches and enquiries in the area have been carried out and no one has been located.
The force said no threats were made to any members of the public.
"Police will remain in the area and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak to an officer."
Natural causes verdict in death of newborn at Grange Hospital
A four-day-old baby’s death following an emergency caesarean birth at Gwent’s major hospital was from natural causes, a coroner has found.
Council to buy land to fix road cut off by landslip
A council will spend at least £100,00 to buy a patch of land slightly larger than a football pitch to save residents a 70 mile diversion.
Neighbouring towns to Battle for UK Culture crown
Two neighbouring towns have agreed to put their names forward and compete against each other for a cultural title.
Wales–England bridge now closed to all access
A bridge that connects Wales and England has been closed immediately to pedestrians months after all traffic was prevented from using it.
Wye Valley bridge closure sparks fear residents are being ‘fobbed off’
Villagers turned out in force on Friday (March 20) to demand the repair and reopening of a much-loved Wye Valley bridge.
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