An investigation has been launched after a boy was seen carrying a "bladed article" in High Wycombe on Monday.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the boy was spotted with a bladed item at 12.15am on June 19 in Paul's Row.

A member of the public alerted the police however the boy fled the scene.

No one was injured in the incident.

A 17-year-old from High Wycombe was arrested on Monday on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and was released under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting the reference number 43170178842.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.