Police arrest man on suspicion of possession of a firearm in Salford

It follows reports of a disturbance in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, 6 August)

Author: May NormanPublished 6th Aug 2023

A man's been arrested following a disturbance in Salford in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, 6 August).

Police were called to Nursery Street at around 3 o'clock.

Officers have detained a 38 year old on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

The area is still cordoned off with officers will present.

Greater Manchester Police released a statement:

'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 of 5/8/2023.

'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.'

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