The police helicopter and officers were out in force in Handforth yesterday afternoon looking for teenager who was thought to be carrying a sword.
Shortly after midday on Thursday, 17th July, police received a report from a member of the public of a teenager who was carrying what appeared to be a sword in a holster.
A police spokesperson said "The teenager, a male believed to be around 18 - 19 years of age, went into wooded area off Old Road, Handforth. Officers, supported by the police helicopter, made a thorough search of the area, but found no trace of the male.
"During this period, and as a precautionary measure only, a local school kept children inside during the lunchtime recess period.
"The male is described as a white teenager, 18 - 19 years of age, with bob length thick dark hair."
Police are appealing to anyone who saw the youth, or to the teenager himself if he recognises himself from the description, to make contact with officers on 101, quoting incident number 359 of 17/07/14.
