A male juvenile was arrested and later released
Police have issued an update after a busy bus interchange was brought to a standstill yesterday (March 26) when an ‘unknown powder’ was thrown over a man.
Emergency services were called to Altrincham Interchange at around 6:20pm on Thursday evening with police, fire and ambulances spotted parked along Stamford New Road.
A scene was in place for a number of hours, with the bus station temporarily closed and services suspended, the M.E.N reported.
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GMP later confirmed that an ‘unknown white powder’ was thrown over a man, who was later taken to hospital as a ‘precautionary’ measure. A teenager was also arrested at the scene.
Now, the force has confirmed that the male juvenile has been released from custody for a ‘future voluntary attendance’, as the powder in question turned out to be ‘some form’ of baking powder.
Yesterday, spokesperson for the force said: “Officers are responding to an incident at Altrincham Interchange. At approximately 6.20pm this evening (26 March 2026) an unknown powder was thrown on a man.
“Emergency services attended and at this time no injuries have been reported however he has been taken to hospital as a precaution.
“A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault and possession of class B drugs, and remains in custody for questioning.”
The Bee Network confirmed at around 7.30pm that the interchange was closed to bus services until further notice. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused to your journey,” a statement read online. It later reopened at around 9pm.
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