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Police make an arrest(Image: GMP)<\/p>\nTwo arrests have been madePolice make an arrest(Image: GMP)<\/p>\n
Police chased down and arrested two men after reports of ‘males brandishing knives’ in the Northern Quarter on Sunday night.<\/p>\n
One was found after the chase sat on a park bench ‘recovering from his run’, Greater Manchester Police<\/a> said.<\/p>\n A kitchen knife was recovered during the incident. There were no reports of any injuries.<\/p>\n In a statement, GMP said officers were on the scene within just three minutes. It’s understood armed officers and police dogs were also involved.<\/p>\n Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In a statement posted to Facebook, GMP City centre said: “To the two males who ran away from us last night: Nice try, you ran but you couldn’t hide!<\/p>\n “We received reports of two males brandishing knives in the Northern Quarter<\/a>. Within three minutes patrols had landed and were chasing both suspects.<\/p>\n “One suspect was detained after a short foot chase, a kitchen knife was recovered on him.<\/p>\n “Another managed to slip away from an officer, ditching a knife\u2026 Only to be found several minutes later sat recovering on a park bench from his run! Both are enjoying their stay in hotel GMP as we write this.”<\/p>\n