Knifeman is spotted in town centre
Reporter: Lucy Kenderdine
Date published: 11 July 2017
POLICE were called to Shaw yesterday evening following reports of a man carrying a knife in the town centre.
Police officers attended Market Street, close to The Blue Bell pub, at around 7.50pm after people reported seeing a man holding a "large knife" or "machete".
Officers attended but they did not find anyone armed with a knife, however enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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