A group of men were reportedly wielding weapons amid a spate of 'violent incidents' across Brinnington over the weekend.
Stop and search powers have now been implemented across the suburb, in Stockport, with investigations ongoing into the numerous incidents. Three men have been arrested so far on suspicion of aggravated burglary and are in custody.
Police said there were a number of reports of violent incidents in Brinnington, and further reports of groups of men carrying weapons.
