A police hunt was launched in the Stoke Hill area of Exeter this afternoon following reports of man wandering about with an axe.
The police helicopter was called in, roads were closed around Mincinglake Park and the area searched with dogs.
1500hrs attended report of male with axe in Minchinglake Park, Exeter. Contain area and search of park - male located in nearby street.
— NPAS Exeter (@NPAS_Exeter) February 4, 2015
