Police were called to a property in Royston at the weekend after being alerted to concerns for a man’s welfare.
Officers – including armed police – were called at 9.20pm on Sunday to the home in Newman Avenue.
They detained the man, who was assessed by paramedics and has since been referred to mental health services.
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