Armed police were searching for a man suspected of threatening people with a knife yesterday.
Officers were called after an incident at Rivacre Park golf course, in Ellesmere Port, on Tuesday, September 14 at around 12.15pm.
A police helicopter and firearms unit searched the area after reports of someone being threatened by a man 'who was possibly armed with a knife.'
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Cheshire Live reports that police could find no trace of a man but are appealing for information.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Constabulary said: "At around 12.15pm on Tuesday 14 September police were called to reports of an incident on the Golf Course at Rivacre Park, Ellesmere Port.
"The caller reported being threatened by a man who was possibly armed with a knife.
"Local officers, supported by the police helicopter and firearms unit, attended the scene and conducted a search of the area but there was no trace of the suspect."
The man was walking two dogs and is described as about 5ft 5in tall, heavy build, around 60-years-old with a grey beard and wearing a brown waist-length jacket.
Police are continuing to make enquiries and have urged anyone with any information to come forward by calling Cheshire Police on 101, or visiting www.cheshire.pnn.police.uk/tua, quoting IML 1084816.
Reports can also be made anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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