Man 'seen with sword' at popular footpath

Police have searched a popular footpath after a man was allegedly seen with a sword.

Norfolk Constabulary said it was called to Marriott’s Way in Thorpe Marriott, near Norwich, at about 11:30 GMT on Tuesday having received multiple reports of sightings on the path, which is also a cycle route and bridleway.

"Officers attended the scene and completed a thorough area search," a force spokesperson said.

"The man was not located."

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