A man has been arrested at Bolton Interchange for behaving 'drunk and disorderly' just minutes after officers were deployed.

Plain-clothed police officers from the transport unit were deployed today at Bolton Interchange with the goal of deterring antisocial behaviour. 

Officers said that within minutes of being deployed, they made an arrest. 

A man was taken into custody by officers for drunk and disorderly behaviour. 

GMP and TfGM partner up to tackle crime in town centre

Police across Greater Manchester have been cracking down on crime on the public transport network, including at Bolton Interchange and the Radcliffe tram stop.

A spokesperson from Transport For Greater Manchester said: "If you need to report a crime, antisocial behaviour or discreetly speak to the police you can do it 24/7 through the GMP live chat.

"Don't forget to bookmark the link so you can get to it easily."

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Speaking about the arrest today, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Officers from E relief Transport Unit have deployed to Bolton Interchange in plain clothes to deter ASB.

Bolton officers go on patrol in crackdown of anti-social behaviour

"Within minutes this male was arrested for drunk and disorderly behaviour and transported to custody."