Armed officers respond to Audenshaw aggravated burglary
Two teenagers were arrested around 40 minutes after officers were called
Armed officers have responded to reports of an aggravated burglary in Audenshaw.
Greater Manchester Police were told three masked men, dressed in dark clothing, had been seen attacking a property in West View with a machete at around 3pm on Friday 13 February.
Detectives say offenders forced their way into the address, which was occupied at the time at around
Armed officers arrived within minutes. As it was initially unclear whether the offenders were still inside the address, officers carried out a swift assessment and confirmed that the three men had already fled, prompting an extensive search of the surrounding area.
Around 40 minutes after the initial call, officers located two 17‑year‑old males matching the description outside Hooley Hill convenience store, less than a third of a mile from the scene.
Both males were arrested, and one of the teenagers has since been bailed, while the other remains in custody for further questioning.
It is unclear what the motive of the attack is at this stage and officers are working hard to understand this.
There is not believed to be a wider threat to the community at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Abdul Kahar, from our Criminal Investigations Department and Intelligence Unit, said: “Incidents involving knives, burglary, or any kind of threatening behaviour are completely unacceptable and have no place in our community.
“We understand how concerning events like this can be, and I want to reassure residents that your local neighbourhood officers will be in the area over the coming days, providing a visible presence, offering support, and ensuring you feel safe.
“Our investigation is on-going, and officers are working tirelessly to piece together exactly what happened.
“We are determined to identify everyone involved, and anyone responsible for bringing fear or harm to our streets will face the consequences of their actions.
“Keeping our communities safe is our absolute priority, and we will continue to work closely with residents to maintain that safety.”