Armed police swooped on Medlock Vale in Droylsden after reports of a man with a machete yesterday (Sunday April 6).
They arrested a man in the evening on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
He remains in custody for questioning.
A brief statement from GMP said there is “no current threat to the public”.
Transformation of mill set to get the go-ahead
The future of an abandoned mill in Mossley will be decided next week.
Tameside school forced to defend uniform policy after complaints
A secondary school in Tameside has defended its uniform policy after a number of pupils were reportedly turned away on the first day of the new school year because of the length of their skirts.
St Peter’s CofE Primary praised by Ofsted for strong standards and high achievement
St Peter’s CofE Primary School in Ashton-under-Lyne has been praised for its strong achievement, attendance, behaviour and leadership standards following an Ofsted inspection.
Local business named one of the Nation’s favourite businesses for 2026
Decisions Clothing in Ashton-under-Lyne has been named as one of the Nation’s Favourite Businesses by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it kicks off its annual call to champion and support the nation’s favourite small businesses.
