Police arrest gunman, 27, on Greater Manchester street in early hours

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm in Trafford this morning.

Shortly after 5:30am this morning, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers arrested a 27-year-old man at an address on on Longford Close, Stretford.

Officers have issued a statement, saying they will 'always take action against those suspected of criminality concerning firearms'.

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In a tweet, GMP said: "Shortly after 5:30am this morning officers arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm after officers attended an address on Longford Close, Stretford.

"GMP will always take action against those suspected of criminality concerning firearms."

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