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Last Updated: Monday, 30 August, 2004, 13:27 GMT 14:27 UK
Man bailed over sword allegations
A man, questioned over reports of a man wielding a Samurai sword and knife in York, has been released on police bail.

The man was interviewed by officers in relation to allegations of weapons offences. Police - including armoured response teams - were called to Fifth Avenue at 1300 BST on Sunday.

They cordoned off the area in Tang Hall. North Yorkshire Police said they arrested a man after a standoff.




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