Woman arrested after police called to Tulip Avenue, Kearsley

Officers arrived at the scene on Tulip Avenue, Kearsley, just before 1pm on the afternoon of Thursday, June 25, with residents reporting seeing what looked like six police vehicles.

They say this is not the only incident they have seen recently of police activity on the cul-de-sac.

An eyewitness said: “I heard shouting a few minutes beforehand, but then suddenly around six police vehicles descended on the cul-de-sac.

“Within moments the street was packed with officers, including armed police.”

Officers on the scene (Image: Public)

He added: “There’s been a lot of police to same address last few weeks, like a lot.”

Images from the scene show police vans parked up around Tulip Avenue as officers went about their work on Thursday afternoon.

Greater Manchester Police later confirmed that a woman had been arrested in connection with the incident.

A woman was arrested at the scene (Image: Public)

A spokesperson said: “We were called at around 12.57pm to a concern for welfare of a woman at address on Tulip Avenue.

“The woman has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault.”

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

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