'Guns' recovered after specialist police descend on Ramsbottom street

Two suspected guns were found at a home in Ramsbottom after police were called out to a disturbance.

Officers descended onto Park Road, off Bolton Road West in Holcombe Brook, after being called out at 1.10pm on Saturday afternoon (September 4).

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large police presence arrive in the area shortly after.

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Greater Manchester Police told the Manchester Evening News that specialist officers were sent out to the scene.

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, and he remained in police custody overnight for questioning today (September 5).

A police cordon in place on Saturday afternoon (KBP)

Officers believe the incident to be an isolated one and are seeking to reassure the community in Holcombe Brook.

A spokesperson for GMP said: "Police were called at 1.10pm on Saturday, September 4, to a report of a disturbance at a property on Park Road, Ramsbottom.

"Specialist officers attended and a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

"Two suspected firearms were recovered from the address and made safe by officers.

Officers remained in the area throughout the afternoon (KBP)

"Enquiries ongoing."

Anyone with information to report to GMP can contact the force online, using the Live Chat service, or call 101.

Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting its website.

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