Armed police descend on busy road after two men seen wielding a sword as Audi goes up in flames

Armed police descended on a busy road in Bury after a man was chased by two other men wielding a sword. Officers were called to reports of the terrifying incident in Manchester Road at about 4.30pm on Wednesday (August 31).

The men were believed to have been carrying a sword, the M.E.N. understands. Around the same time, police received a report that a car had been set on fire nearby.

Images from the scene show damage to a white Audi parked on the driveway of a property in Manchester Road. Officers say they believe the two incidents are linked.

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Eyewitness reported seeing several men 'shouting' before armed officers and several police vehicles arrived at the scene, near to Vets4Pets. A helicopter was also spotted flying overhead.

It is not believed that anyone was injured in the incident. No arrests have been made.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called shortly before 4.30pm yesterday (31 August) to a report of two men – one of whom appeared to be carrying a weapon - chasing another man on Manchester Road, Bury.

"Attending officers found a nearby car had also been set on fire, which is thought to be linked to the incident. Detectives from Bury CID are now investigating and enquiries are ongoing.

"Information can be passed to us via LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting incident 2270 of 31/08/2022. Details can anonymously given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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