A MAN was reportedly seen with a knife near Colchester's city centre sparking a police presence in the area.
Essex Police say officers were called to Balkerne Hill at about 10.30pm last night.
It followed reports of a man being seen with a knife.
Officers say they attended and searched the area but no suspect could be located.
A resident of a nearby road reported seeing police in the area.
They said: “I’m not exactly sure what was happening but I just saw blue flashing lights coming from outside which left me concerned.
I then saw a police car and an unmarked police car and a couple of officers.
“It was a bit unsettling to see, especially late at night."
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