Seven men and a boy have been arrested after a firearms incident in South Manchester.
At around 12.35am on Wednesday 31 August 2016 police were called to reports of a group of people acting suspiciously in a vehicle on Walford Street, Manchester.
Officers attended and a firearm, a device believed to be a Taser and a knife were recovered in the nearby area.
Seven men aged 18, 19, 19, 20, 24, 24, 25 and a boy aged 14 have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm in connection with the incident. They remain in police custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Victoria Kenyon of GMP’s City of Manchester Team, said: “The officers’ quick response to the incident has prevented what could have led to a potentially serious incident.
“We have eight people in custody who are being questioned by detectives.
“I’m urging anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious at the time of the incident to come forward.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4275 or 101 quoting 57 of 31/08/16 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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