The bomb squad was called out to Old Trafford on Wednesday evening (April 19) after police found a 'suspicious item' on a man who had refused to pay his bus fare.
Officers were initially called to a man causing disruption on Stretford Road, at around 6.45pm, after he had refused to pay the driver for his ticket.
Upon arriving at the scene and taking the man into a police car, it is understood the suspicious item was uncovered from his bag.
He was arrested and taken into custody for questioning. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Police have not yet confirmed whether the item was deemed to be 'suspicious' or not.
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