Emergency services were scrambled to the scene in Salford, Greater Manchester, yesterday
An 'extremely distressed' man took a knife to his own neck in a stand-off with police, before being tasered by officers.
GMP Salford published a lengthy post on Facebook to update residents on the incident. The post said: "An update in relation to the incident that took place at Little Hulton District centre around 17.00 hrs on 12th June 2024." "Officers quickly responded and were in possession of a taser in order to protect the male and other members of the public. However the male was determined and cut his own throat and approached the officers who disarmed him by the use of the taser to prevent further harm and to protect themselves and others.
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