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Man breaks in to Oldham police station and attacks an officer – with the town centre sealed off as his ‘suspicious’ vehicle is examined
- Man gained entry to the grounds of Oldham Police Station just before 10pm
- He assaulted a police officer and arrested by officers who used a taser on him
- Cordon now in place in region as specialist officers examine a suspicious vehicle
People have been evacuated from Oldham town centre after a man entered a police station and assaulted a police officer.
Emergency teams rushed to the scene after the man gained entry to the grounds of Oldham Police Station just before 10pm tonight.
The man, who assaulted a police officer, was arrested by officers who used a taser on him.
He has now been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, assault of a police officer and being found on enclosed premises.
A cordon is now in place in the region as specialist officers examine a suspicious vehicle which is believed to have belonged to the man.
People have been evacuated from Oldham town centre after a man entered a police station and assaulted a police officer. (Stock image)
A police spokesperson told the Manchester Evening News: ‘Just before 10pm tonight (Tuesday 4 January 2022), a male gained entry to the grounds of Oldham Police Station.
‘The male was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, assault of a police officer and being found on enclosed premises. During the arrest the male was tasered.
‘A vehicle found nearby is believed to belong to the man.
‘A precautionary cordon is in place while the contents of the vehicle are examined by specialist GMP officers.
‘A number of road closures are in place and some premises have been evacuated.’
GMP Oldham said they were dealing with an incident in Oldham town centre and a cordon was in place
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