A man in his 50s was arrested after 'an incident' which involved 'a bladed article' in Bolton town centre.
Officers were called to Newport Street at around 5pm on Monday, a police spokesperson said.
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A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article in a public place.
He has been released without bail and an investigation has been started.
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But no serious injuries have been reported, a police spokesperson said.
In a statement, they told The Bolton News: "Greater Manchester Police were called to an incident on Newport Street at around 5pm yesterday (Monday).
"A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article in a public place and he has since been released without bail.
"No serious injuries have been reported with an investigation ongoing."
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