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Police Hunt Knife-Wielding Suspect After GP Surgery Threat in Manchester

Armed officers cordon streets, lock down a primary school, circle the area by helicopter in an ongoing search for the suspect.

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Overview

  • The incident unfolded at around 2:17 pm on June 5 when a man threatened a member of staff at a GP surgery on Moston Lane East before fleeing the scene.
  • Greater Manchester Police deployed armed units and a helicopter to patrol surrounding streets, including Parkhurst Avenue and Nuthurst Road.
  • New Moston Primary School was placed under lockdown as a precautionary measure while the manhunt was under way.
  • Officers blocked entrances to nearby Nurhurst Park and set up road closures to contain the search area.
  • Authorities confirm no injuries have been reported and are urging anyone with information to contact Greater Manchester Police.