A avenue in Fife was locked down after experiences of a 'man with an axe' in a Kirkcaldy housing property.
Police descended on Hyperlinks Avenue on Thursday morning after the alarm was raised by involved members of the general public.
Pictures taken on the scene present 5 police automobiles and vans in attendance.
The realm was cordoned off whereas enquiries had been carried out.
A helicopter can be believed to have been circling overhead.
Residents claimed to have seen a person 'operating about with an axe' and warned locals to be vigilant.
One native stated: "Police all around the Hyperlinks as there’s a person operating about with an axe.
"Be vigilant if you happen to're out and about".
One other stated: "Three guys with axes operating about. They bought two of them however one nonetheless lacking.
A 3rd added: "Was advised a man was going round with an axe."
Police have now launched a probe into the incident and are urging anybody with any data to return ahead.
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “Officers had been known as to experiences of a person with a weapon on Hyperlinks Avenue, Kirkcaldy at round 11.10am on Thursday, 16 June, 2022.
“Enquiries are ongoing and anybody with data ought to contact police on 101 quoting incident 1111 of 16 June.”
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