Residents told of their shock as armed officers swooped on a block of flats in north Manchester following reports of “men with knives and guns”.
Officers rushed to Cleveland Road, in Crumpsall, following the call at around 2.05pm this afternoon (August 27).
Specialist firearms officers detained one man, who has been taken into custody, and seized a stash of weapons from the flat.
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A police cordon was placed around the flats and police continued with investigations.
One resident returned home from work to witness the cordon, Crime Scene Investigation vans, police vehicles and police officers across from his front door.
He said: "I was at work so I didn't see anything but this is a shock. It is usually so quiet around here.
"There is never anything like this."
Another resident said: "When I heard what had happened....well, It's just awful - so shocking."
The “suspected firearms” have been taken away for forensic assessment, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
The cordon was set to be lifted this evening.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: “Police were called at 2.05pm on Friday 27 August to a report of men with knives and guns at a block of flats on Cleveland Road, Manchester,” they said.
“One man was detained by specialist firearms officers and taken to custody for questioning.
“A number of suspected firearms were recovered at the address and have been taken away for forensic assessment.
“No injuries were reported and there is believed to be no further risk to the public.
“Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information can contact police online, if able, or call 101 quoting incident 1614 of 27/08/2021.
“Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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