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”.
Reading Champions event encourages love of books with local pupils
BOOK tasting, exciting missions, and awards were part of the annual Reading Champions event to promote a love of reading and reading for pleasure.
Rayner and Reynolds return to government under Burnham
Andy Burnham has wasted no time in appointing his new cabinet, and two Tameside MPs have been restored to top jobs.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to end rough sleeping in UK – this is how he’s done in Greater Manchester
Andy Burnham has pledged to end rough sleeping across the country in his first speech as Prime Minister.
Missing man found dead in Tameside
A man who was reported missing in Tameside has sadly been found dead following a police search.
