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Arrest after 'man with machete' sightings

Armed police swooped on Medlock Vale in Droylsden after reports of a man with a machete yesterday (Sunday April 6).

They arrested a man in the evening on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

He remains in custody for questioning.

A brief statement from GMP said there is “no current threat to the public”. 

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