Armed police were called to Harrow town centre after reports of a man making threats with a knife.
Police attended a call to Kebabland, in College Road, at around 5.26pm on Tuesday September 26.
A spokesman for Harrow Police told getwestlondon on Wednesday (October 4): "It was alleged by a member of staff at the venue that a male was threatening him with a knife.
"Armed police officers happened to be on patrol nearby therefore they responded to the call.
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"Upon arriving at the scene, three suspects were pointed out to the firearms police officers.
"The three suspects were then detained and ordered or instructed to lay on the ground, this was done to ensure public safety as it was reported that one of them had a knife and maintaining public safety is a priority."
Video footage of the incident, which circulated social media, showed the armed police detaining the men, whilst they lay face down on the ground.
The police spokesman added: "After further investigation, it became apparent that there had been an altercation inside the venue and the three males were arrested for a public order offence.
"Although the informant initially told police on the phone there was a knife, it was later confirmed with him that no knife was seen."
No further action was taken by police after the arrests.
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