Man arrested following police incident in Radcliffe

Police confirmed that they responded to a concern for welfare on East Street just after 1am on Thursday (April 9).

Church Street West had been closed off in both directions with no access to vehicles or pedestrians, and tram services between Bury and Whitefield were suspended for several hours this morning.

Radcliffe Metrolink station had also been taped off.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed a man was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage following the large emergency presence.

 Speaking earlier in the day, a force spokesperson added: “Officers currently responding to a concern for welfare on East Street, Radcliffe, reported at around 1am today (09/04/26).

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“Road closures are currently in place while emergency services attend.”

Pictures from the scene show a large presence in the area, including ambulances and fire crews as well as the police.

One eyewitness reported seeing a person sitting near a bridge on the main road with a cordon in place.

The Bee Network said services on the Bury Metrolink line had resumed at just after 10.30am, and traffic monitoring site INRIX confirmed traffic on Church Street West was open in both directions by 11.15am.