Greater Manchester Police is investigating after reports of a man thought to be carrying a knife in Astley Bridge.

Members of the public say they saw a man with what they thought appeared to be a knife poking out from the top of a bag in the morning on Monday, April 15.

The alleged incident occured on Belmont Road just before 9am.

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A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “GMP received a report of a man with a bladed article in a public place at around 8.50am.

“Officers attended the scene but no suspect was located. Enquiries are ongoing.”

Those with any information can contact GMP on 101, or through the force’s website.

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