The drama happened close to the Beehive pub on Chorley New Road in Bolton on Easter Sunday afternoon
The Bee Hive pub in Chorley New Road, Horwich(Image: Google Maps)
Police were called to reports of a man with a gun near a pub – but when officers turned up they discovered the ‘weapon’ was a stick.
The drama happened close to the Beehive pub on Chorley New Road in Bolton on Easter Sunday afternoon. Police were scrambled to the scene at around 12.30pm following reports of a male with a firearm.
A man in his 40s was was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. However, it is understood the alleged weapon was a stick rather than a gun.
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A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: “Earlier today at around 12:30pm, officers responded to reports of a male with a firearm on Chorley Old Road, Bolton.
“One man, aged in his 40s, was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm and the item has been deemed non-viable.”
The Manchester Evening News called the Beehive pub but staff declined to comment.
