Oldham robberies investigation - man arrested and suspected BB guns seized

Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Tactical Aid Unit, and also armed response, were in attendance in relation to an ongoing investigation into robberies in the area

Police officers conducted a warrant on Oban Avenue in Oldham yesterday (Tuesday) at around 10.20am, and arrested a man.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Tactical Aid Unit, and also armed response, were in attendance in relation to an ongoing investigation into robberies in the area.

A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of robbery and two suspected BB guns were located and seized by specialist officers.

A BB gun is a type of air gun designed to shoot metallic spherical projectiles called BBs (not to be confused with similar-looking bearing balls).

Chief Inspector Ian Partington, of GMP’s Oldham District, said: “We understand that this action may have caused some concern in our communities, but we hope that this arrest goes some way in reassuring residents in Oldham that we are tackling these sorts of offences head on."

Anyone with information about crime in your community is urged to contact police on 101, or on the website at: gmp.police.uk

You can also pass information to police anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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