Suspected ‘knifeman’ arrested at Harwood Morrisons

Members of the public reported on Sunday that they believed there was a police incident at the branch of Morrisons on Lea Gate in Harwood on the morning of Sunday January 18.

Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed that a man was arrested that morning on suspicion of possession of a knife, criminal damage and assaulting emergency workers.

A GMP spokesperson said: “At around 11.15am on Sunday January 18 2026, we were called to reports of an aggressive male with a weapon at business premises on Lea Gate in Bolton.

“Officers attended the scene and arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of possession of a bladed article in a public place, criminal damage and two counts of assault of an emergency worker.

“The male remains in custody and investigations are ongoing.”

No further details have been released about the nature of the suspected damage or assaults on emergency workers.

Anyone with any further information or concerns can call police on 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.

Alternatively, members of the public can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.