Firearms incident in Freehold: men and women arrested

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Police attend the report of apparent firearms in Freehold

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Five men and two women were arrested after a group of men were seen in the Freehold area carrying apparent firearms.

A number of knives and an imitation firearm was seized by police.

A police spokesman said: "Shortly after 7.10pm on Monday 12 June, police were called to reports of a man being threatened with a firearm on Drake Street in Rochdale.

"Shortly after a group of men were seen in the Freehold area of Rochdale, a number of them were carrying apparent firearms.

"Armed police attended and six men and two women were arrested.

"A white Kia Picanto was seized along with a number of knives and an imitation firearm.

"Enquiries are ongoing and there is a large police presence in the area.

"Police would like to reassure the community that this incident is not terrorism related."