Armed police called to Littlemoor Lane after knife threat near Asda

Armed police descended on Littlemoor Lane in Oldham this afternoon after reports of a man making threats near the Asda store. Witnesses described seeing multiple police vehicles and armed officers concentrating on one address in the road. The incident began around 12.45pm when a caller reported seeing what appeared to be a knife handle and claimed the man had made verbal threats before leaving the area.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were called to reports of an 'aggressive male' on Huddersfield Road. Officers attended the scene but found no weapons and made no arrests. The police spokesman said investigations are ongoing but provided no further details about the nature of the threats or why the man was acting aggressively.

Local residents reported seeing a significant police presence on Littlemoor Lane, with both armed and unarmed officers at the scene. The deployment of armed police suggests officers believed there was a potential threat to public safety, though police have not confirmed if any weapons were actually involved. The concentration of police activity on one specific address indicates they may have been trying to locate the individual who made the threats.

The incident caused disruption in the area, with shoppers at the nearby Asda potentially witnessing the police operation. While no one was injured and no arrests were made, the sight of armed officers on local streets would have caused concern among residents. Police have asked anyone with information about the incident to come forward as their investigation continues.