Weapons arrest after man seen acting 'suspiciously' near school

Police were called out to Middleton on Wednesday (06 August)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 7th Aug 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon outside a school in Middleton.

Police were called to reports of someone acting suspiciously on Heywood Old Road on Wednesday (06 August).

Officers have confirmed a man was arrested and taken into custody for questioning.

The incident is being treated as isolated and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the community.

No-one was injured.

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