A man armed with a sword has been arrested by police.

Hertfordshire Constabulary and the Metropolitan Police helicopter attended a property in Otterspool Lane in Aldenham after reports of a man in possession with a sword were received at 8.54am this morning.

The man was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been taken to police custody.

No one was injured during the incident. The sword has been seized and enquires are ongoing.