A helicopter, drones and dogs were used to search for a man making threats with a knife in Alysham (Image: Newsquest)
A large emergency response including a helicopter was called to a Norfolk town this morning after reports that a man with a knife was making threats.
Police were called to Jubilee Road in Aylsham at 6.43am, but the man fled the scene before they arrived.
A search was carried out using drones, dogs and a NPAS helicopter.
A man in his 20s was later arrested in Chapel Street in Cawston on suspicion of making threats to kill, criminal damage and affray.
No one was injured and the man was taken to Aylsham Police Investigation Centre.
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