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Helen Johnson

Man arrested after allegedly being found with a corrosive substance, weapon and controlled drug in BMW

A man was arrested after being found with a 'corrosive substance' as well as a weapon and a controlled drug in a car in Middleton. 

Police were called to Church Street at about 6.20pm on Sunday, August 23 to a parked up white BMW 118.

A man, aged 45, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon; possession of a bladed article; and possession of a controlled drug.

He has since been released under investigation.

A bottle containing a corrosive substance was safely removed from the vehicle.

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