POLICE have reassured the public after reports that a man was seen brandishing what was believed to be a gun in a Llanfairfechan psychiatric hospital.

Armed officers were called on Friday, at 8.27am, after a man was seen in the grounds of Bryn y Neuadd Hospital in Llanfairfechan.

Response officers and an armed unit were deployed to the area but the search proved negative.

PCSO 3687 Nicola Jones said: “Following an extensive search of the area officers deemed that members of the public were not at risk.

"We would like to reassure the public that their safety is paramount.”