'This was a really frightening incident'
This was the moment cops bravely stepped in to detain a machete-wielding man on the loose in Greater Manchester. Police received 'several reports from members of the public' about a group of men armed with the weapon in Wigan town centre yesterday afternoon .
Two further men, believed to be linked to the incident, were also arrested nearby on Frog Lane, on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon. GMP says two knives have been recovered and all three men remain in custody this morning . Inspector Sam Davies, from GMP's Wigan district, said: “This was a really frightening incident for the public, with local shops making the decision to lockdown for their safety. Thankfully, no members of the public were injured, and I am pleased to say all of our officers are safe.
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