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29.10.2023 - 16:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man has been arrested after armed police were called to a scene in Salford following reports of a person acting suspiciously outside a parade of shops.
Emergency services were called to Liverpool Road in Eccles at around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon (October 28). A stretch of the busy road was closed off with a police cordon as officers investigated.
Greater Manchester Police said a 52-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of affray and the possession of a bladed article. Police said the man was seen throwing ‘white powder’ at the scene.
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The powder has since been tested and a police spokesperson confirmed it was non-toxic and was not deemed to be a harmful substance. The man remains in police custody for further questioning over the incident. Liverpool Road was reopened shortly after 5pm.
In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “On Saturday 28 October 2023 at around 1:35pm, officers were called to reports of a man acting suspiciously at a store on Liverpool Road in Eccles. Officers attended the scene and arrested a 52-year-old man on suspicion of affray and possession of a bladed article.
“Upon officers searching the scene, it was discovered the suspect was seen to throw an unknown white powder at the scene which has since been tested and confirmed by emergency services as non-toxic and not a harmful substance.
“The suspect remains in custody for further questioning.”
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