Why armed police were in Halifax town centre today
Armed police were called to Halifax town centre today after reports of a man with a weapon.
Officers were scrambled to George Square shortly after 2.05pm after calls saying there was a man holding what was thought to be an offensive weapon from an upper window in a nearby building.
The area was cordoned off and officers gained entry to the building.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said the incident turned out to be a false alarm.
“Further enquiries established it was a false call with good intent,” said the spokesperson.
Anyone with information or concerns about crime in their area can call police on 101 or use the live chat on West Yorkshire Police’s website.