Police step up patrols after reports of man 'concealing knife' near Leighton Buzzard schools
A man was spotted carrying what could have been a knife in Leighton Buzzard's Mentmore Road area today (October 19) – and police are currently patrolling the area.
Officers received a call of concern at around 11am after students saw a man concealing what they believed could be a knife.
The man is described as white, in his late 20s to early 30s with dark ginger hair and lighter beard. He was wearing a long black coat, black joggers, black Nike trainers and had a black push bike.
A Bedfordshire Police spokesman, said: "Student safety is paramount and schools in the area initiated their own safety procedures.
"Officers attended to carry out an extensive search of the area, however have not found anyone matching the description."
Officers will remain in the area – and anyone with information can report it online or call 999 in an emergency.