Armed police were scrambled to Bolton this morning after reports of a man with a suspected gun. The 'vulnerable male' was spotted with the weapon on Mary Street West in Horwich at around 8.25am this morning, police said.
Specialist officers were deployed to the scene. He was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and the weapon was recovered.
He is now being assessed in hospital. Join our WhatsAp p Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link. No injuries were reported.
A police cordon is now in place at the scene, with part of the Horwich Memorial Gardens reportedly taped off. In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 8:25am this morning (Thursday 10 August 2023), officers were called to reports of a vulnerable male with a suspected firearm on Mary Street West in Horwich, Bolton.