An investigation is underway after a suspected shooting on a street in Stockport.
27.02.2023 - 13:19 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man who was arrested after a child was grabbed from their mum as they walked down a Bolton street has been detained under the Mental Health Act, police have confirmed.
The 'distressing' incident happened on Mayor Street at around 6.30pm last Tuesday (February 21). The mum was walking with her child when an unknown man approached them.
He snatched the child and tried to run from the scene. Brave members of the public helped apprehend him before police officers arrived.
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The child was seriously injured in the incident with their mother left 'very shaken'. A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of kidnap and taken into police custody for questioning.
In an update issued today, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said he had been detained for 28 days under the Mental Health Act. After the incident, Detective Inspector Tony Lunt of GMP Bolton CID said it was being treated as 'isolated' but that patrols would be stepped up in the area.
He added: "Whilst we have a man in custody, I want to assure you that our investigation does not stop here and I would ask any witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch with us.
"We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have been in the area of Mayor Street in Bolton between 6:20pm and 6:40pm and who may have seen someone behaving suspiciously. We're also interested in any footage - including CCTV or dashcam - that you might have in relation to this incident.
"You can get in touch by calling police on 0161 85 65757 quoting 2896 of 21/02/2023. You can also make a report via the Live Chat function on GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively you can contact the
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