Police found the machete hidden in his waistband. (Image: Herts police)
A man who was arrested at Hatfield Police Station for failing to appear at court was found to be carrying a large machete following a search.
The arrest occurred at the station in Comet Way, when the man attended to sign on for bail.
He was detained on suspicion of failing to appear in connection with possession of an offensive weapon, with a search by officers finding a large machete hidden within his waistband.
The weapon was seized by police.
You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article