Police investigate 'person with machete' reports

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Police were called to Cunningham Road, on Saturday, at about 15:20 BST

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Officers were called to a Swindon street following reports two people had entered a building, with one carrying a machete or baton, Wiltshire Police has said.

The force said officers arrested two people shortly afterwards on suspicion of aggravated burglary. However, they were subsequently de-arrested after being spoken to by officers.

Police were called to Cunningham Road, on Saturday, at about 15:20 BST.

There were no reported injuries and officers have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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