Police on patrol as a man with a machete reported in Wolverhampton
Police are on patrol in response to reports of a man with a machete being seen in Wolverhampton this evening.
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West Midlands Police said it received a report of a man with a machete in Merrick Road in Wednesfield at around 3.15pm on Monday (February 3).
A spokeswoman for the force said after initial enquiries, it appears to have been an "isolated incident".
In a statement on Monday evening, the spokeswoman added: "Enquiries are continuing and we have officers on patrol in and around the area to offer and provide further reassurance to the community.
"Anyone with information is asked to get in touch via Live Chat quoting log 3400 of February 3."
Primary school pupils East Park Academy on Hollington Road in the East Park area of Wolverhampton were reportedly kept inside as a precaution for around 20 minutes at the end of the school day.
Residents of Hollington Road said they saw police activity in the area on Monday afternoon.
