POLICE sealed off a part of Bolton town centre today after reports of an explosion.
The area at the junction of St George's Street and All Saints' Street was cordoned off by officers just after 12 noon.
Passers-by and people working in offices nearby heard a loud bang. Police arrived at the scene minutes later.
Witnesses said they saw officers arresting a man in his 20s.
More details later
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