Several officers were seen in attendance
Police descended on Breightmet on Thursday night(Image: Mcroutlaws)
A major police presence descended on a Bolton estate after a man was ‘seen with a machete’.
Several police vehicles – including a helicopter – were seen around Silchester Way, in Breightmet, at around 7.30pm on Thursday night.
Greater Manchester Police says it responded to a ‘disturbance’ which left one person with a ‘minor injury’.
A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
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The Manchester Evening News understands the weapon involved was a machete.
Officers are continuing with their enquiries today (Friday).
A GMP spokesperson said: “At around 7.30pm last night (September 4), officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Silchester Way, Bolton.
“A man, aged 25, has been arrested on suspicion of possession an offensive weapon. Enquiries are ongoing.
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“One person received a minor injury that was not life-threatening or changing.”
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