Armed police were in Borehamwood today after reports a gun was spotted during a fight.
Police were called to Thirsk Road just before 1pm today after they received a report of a number of men involved in an altercation.
The call also mentioned a gun - officers later found a starter pistol in the area.
One man was treated at the scene for a head injury but he did not need to go to hospital.
When officers arrived, including armed police and a dog unit, a search was carried out in the area and three men were detained.
A police presence remained in the area all afternoon - a cordon was in place in nearby Walshford Way and a scenes of crime officer was working at the scene alongside two police officers at around 6pm.
There was a shattering of glass in the road. It is believed the cordon has now been lifted.
The white patch near the kerb in Walshford Way appeared to be fragments of glass
Enquiries into the incident are ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting ISR 323 of May 30 or report online at www.herts.police.uk/report.
• A 28-year-old man from Potters Bar has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession with intent to supply drugs (other than Class A), a 23-year-old man from Borehamwood has been arrested on suspicion of affray and a 21-year-old man from Borehamwood has been arrested on suspicion of affray and possession with intent to supply drugs (other than Class A). All three are currently in police custody.
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