Police have confirmed there is 'no risk to the public' after a man was arrested and a weapon was recovered. Following his arrest the man was taken to Fairfield Hospital for treatment and was guarded by 'specialist' armed officers.
Greater Manchester Police have shared the information following concerning reports about a 'man with a firearm' at Bury's Fairfield General Hospital. However, there was - and remains - no known threat to the public, the force has said.
There neither was nor is an 'incident' at the hospital. 'Specialist' officers, who were armed, have been overseeing the arrested man while he is at hospital, the Manchester Evening News understands.
