Armed police were deployed near a school in Salford following reports of a man armed with a knife, with officers using a Taser to subdue the suspect. The incident occurred on Liverpool Road in the Cadishead area at approximately 9am on Tuesday morning.
Body-Worn Footage Shows Dramatic Arrest
Dramatic body-worn camera footage released by Greater Manchester Police captures the moment the suspect, believed to be in his 60s, was Tasered and fell to the ground while appearing to hold a knife. Officers could be heard shouting 'put it down' moments before the man was detained.
Arrest and Investigation
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and remains in custody for questioning. Police confirmed that the Taser was deployed to ensure the safe detention of the individual and was in line with specialist training.
There were unconfirmed reports that a nearby school implemented lockdown procedures as a precaution. Authorities have not yet verified this information.
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