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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey & James Holt

Man suspected of having crossbow on bus in Wythenshawe arrested by armed police as passengers evacuated

A man suspected of having a crossbow on a bus was arrested by armed officers in Wythenshawe.

Officers with 'huge guns' surrounded the bus on Portway at around 5.30pm on Wednesday (September 28) after it was brought to a sudden halt. Members of the public were evacuated from the vehicle for their safety, police said.

A spokesperson for the force confirmed this morning that a man had reportedly taken a crossbow onto the bus. He was believed to have injured his own hand with the weapon, the spokesperson added.

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