Armed police, some of them wearing balaclavas swooped on a white Corsa car at 10am today, Friday, 14 October on Liverpool Road, Cadishead close to the Coach and Horses pub.
Early reports indicate that the police had shot out the rear window of the car although this has not been confirmed
Other police officers were reported to be wearing gas masks.
A male in his twenties was reported to have been arrested in the car.
Liverpool Road remains cordoned off at the moment
We are awaiting a police update on this incident and will keep you informed as to what is happening.
Photo courtesy of Kay Rider