Armed police called and roads closed after 'man struck with firearm'

Armed police were scrambled to a number of streets in Salford after reports a man was assaulted with a firearm.

Road closures were put in place in the Cadishead and Irlam areas of Salford, with a police helicopter also deployed to the scenes.

The Manchester Evening News understands a man was struck and injured by what is believed to have been a firearm, but his injuries are not believed to be serious.

Police said specialist firearms officers were deployed 'given the nature of the report' to police of the assault. No further details, however, have been provided.

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Greater Manchester Police said road closures were put in place around Fir Street in Cadishead and around a Tesco store in Irlam.

The force, however, said no arrests have been made. A spokesperson said there's nothing to suggest 'any threat to the wider community' and confirmed road closures have now been lifted. Unverified reports on social media suggested police surrounded a black car near to the Tesco.

In a post on social media, GMP Salford said: "This afternoon, officers responded to an assault at an address in Cadishead. Given the nature of the report, firearms officers and a police helicopter were deployed.

"Temporary road closures were put in place on Fir Street, Cadishead, and the Tesco entrance in Irlam to aid safe arrest attempts. These closures have now been lifted.

"No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing - there is no information to suggest any threat to the wider community."

An appeal for anyone with information to come forward has now been issued.

A GMP spokesperson said: "If you have any information, please contact police on 101, quoting log 1796 of