POLICE ARREST A MAN SPOTTED FIRING AN AIR WEAPON CLOSE TO THE LINNYSHAW LOOP LINE AFTER A CALL FROM A CONCERNED MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC

Police have made an arrest this afternoon after increasing patrols in the area due to reports of anti-social behaviour on the Linnyshaw Loop Line.

A 27-year-old male from Wicheaver Crescent in Little Hulton was arrested after a member of the public alerted police after spotting a man who was firing an air weapon close to their location. 

Two PCSO's responded and were able to locate the man as he was bagging the weapon and attempting to walk away, however he refused to engage with them and so with concerns for his welfare and that of the wider public the officers followed the man who then became abusive and threatening towards them. At which point they requested support from their Neighbourhood Beat Officer colleagues.

The man was later detained and arrested for a public order offence. All officers are said to have been safe and suffered no injuries during the pursuit and arrest.

The individual remains in police custody for questioning.

Police are urging anyone who witnesses such behaviour on the Loop Line to report any incidents or suspicious activity to them via 101 or their website and its Live Chat service. You are also able to report anonymous via Crimestoppers.