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Rishton Lane cordon as person throwing objects from roof
Emergency services were called to the scene earlier today (June 16), as a person is throwing what looks to be small items near Rishton Lane near emergency service vehicles.
Pictures and videos sent in to The Bolton News show vans and cars from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).
A GMP spokesperson said: “Emergency services are currently in attendance at Centenary Court, Bolton, in response to a man on the roof of a property.
“Specialist officers and partners are on the scene, with a cordon currently in place as we deal with the incident.
“We thank people for their patience as this work is carried out.”
Videos sent in show people standing by the emergency services’ cordon.
A witness said: “I live two minutes away from the street.
“Basically, a guy, as I went down, he was chucking slates to the police cars.”
Another added: “There’s an ambulance, fire engine and police helicopter up in the sky, too.”
This is a breaking news story, and we will give you more updates as we find out more information.
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