A SEARCH was carried out of Accrington Railway Station after reports a man was seen with a sword.
British Transport Police said a women reported seeing the incident at around 1.20pm on Saturday.
Police went down and searched the station but found it was clear.
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A British Transport Police spokesman said: "We had reports from a member of the public that a man in a blue jacket was seen with a sword.
"Officers went down and searched the station but the man had left."
Police said investigations are ongoing and anyone with any information should contact them.
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