Manchester United will face Nottingham Forest for the 109th time on Saturday but it would be a massive surprise if the scoreline looked anything like the one from their 1999 encounter.
06.08.2023 - 10:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man was arrested on suspicion of gun crime after reports of a 'disturbance' on a street in the early hours of Sunday, police have revealed.
The man, 38, was held on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, GMP added. He was taken into custody where he remained on Sunday for questioning.
Police said officers were scrambled to Nursery Street in Pendleton, Salford, at around 3am on Sunday. The Manchester Evening News understands armed police were also called to the scene.
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There have been no reports of any injuries or shots being fired.
Residents living on the street, which is near the A6, woke up to find a cordon in place, with officers standing guard at the scene.
The area is now said to be the subject of a 'specialist search'.
The cordon spans a number of houses and flats and runs adjacent to Arbour Close as investigations continue.
In a statement, GMP said: "Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Nursery Street in Salford at around 3am this morning.
"The scene is subject to a specialist search and a 38-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He was taken into police custody.
"Anyone with any information about this incident, or any dashcam/CCTV footage from the area at the time, should contact police on 101, quoting log 505 06/08/23.
"Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk. If you can't report online, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111." No further details have been revealed. The man hasn't been named.
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