Potential firearms alleged to be discovered in abandoned vehicle

Date published: 29 January 2020


Police are currently responding to allegations of potential firearms in an abandoned vehicle in Rochdale.

Officers conducted a search of a vehicle on Suffolk Street, and discovered items which purported to be potential firearms.

The items are currently being assessed by a specialist team.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Police responded to community information concerning an abandoned vehicle on Suffolk Street in Rochdale.

“There is no threat to the public.”

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