Armed police rushed to Bushey Mill Lane this morning (January 9) after receiving a call about a man carrying a large sword – in reality, the man was carrying an umbrella.
Officers from Watford received the information from a worried caller who said they saw a man walking down the road with a large sword.
The male was located near the industrial estate and was seen to enter a premises just off of Greycaine Road.
Three-armed response units from the BCH APU contained the area and entered the premises.
A search of the male was conducted by armed officers.
The object described as a sword was in fact an umbrella with a sword style handle.
The umbrella was stored in a sheaf like pouch.
The man was given words of advice in regards to the item.
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