There is a significant police presence on a residential street in Hereford this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Hawthorn Grove in the Putson area of the city at around midday to reports of a man waving a sword / weapon.

Local residents reported seeing several Police cars in the street, with one resident stating that at least one person was arrested by officers. 

At 1pm today, a Police van remained in place on the street.

Your Herefordshire has approached West Mercia Police for further information. 

More soon.