A person was allegedly chased through Watford town centre this afternoon by someone armed with a knife.

Police say they were called to High Street at 5.29pm (October 27) to reports of a group of boys chasing a male.

Hertfordshire Constabulary says three teenagers have been detained on suspicion of affray, with one also arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife.

Police added a bladed article - thought to be a knife - has also been recovered.

The teenagers are currently in police custody.

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Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information about what happened to come forward.

Call 101 quoting ISR 588 of 27 October or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.

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