Officers carrying guns were called to Perham Way to lead the search for the 21 year old at around 4.15pm.
The man was said to be allegedly carrying knives in his jacket and officers searched the area after reports the man had walked off towards Alexander Road.
They later arrested him in St Anne’s Road on suspicion of having an offensive weapon.
He has now been released with no further action from the police.
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