Two men were detained after they were seen arguing in Watford high street - with one allegedly armed with a metal pole.

A Herts Police officer encountered the row outside Primark at around 9.50am on Saturday, August 17, a spokesperson for the force said.

He drew his taser as one of the men was armed with a metal pole, but did not discharge it while he detained the pair until more officers arrived.

The officer detained both men on his own until more police arrived.The officer detained both men on his own until more police arrived. (Image: Supplied)

A 27-year-old man from Edgware was then arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon.

An eyewitness praised the officer for singlehandedly detaining both men: “From Tesco, we heard him shout ‘get down!’ and saw him standing bravely with a taser pointing it alternately at them." 

A second officer who was also armed with a taser then arrived, they added.

The arrested man from London was taken into custody and detained under the mental health act, before being released on bail while enquiries continue.

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