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Arrest after reports of ‘man with gun’ near Horwich pub
Police were alerted at around 12.30pm on April 5 to an incident on Chorley New Road, close to the Bee Hive pub.
Officers attended and found the item was deemed a “non-viable” weapon, with police confirming it had been made to resemble a gun.
A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told The Bolton News: “At around 12.30pm on April 5, officers responded to reports of a male with a firearm on Chorley New Road, Bolton.
“One man, aged in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm, and the item has been deemed non-viable.”
Another force spokesperson confirmed to The Bolton News that the item in question closely resembled a stick.
A spokesperson for the Bee Hive said: “The safety of our customers and team is our top priority and we temporarily restricted access to the pub as a result of an incident in the local area on Sunday.
“We’re grateful for the quick response of the emergency services and reopened soon afterwards on the advice of the police.”
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