Wigan, at 9.50pm on Tuesday evening. After officers arrived, the group fled on foot.A police helicopter was called in as a search was launched of the surrounding area.Four men were eventually arrested – aged 49, 45, 32 and 26 – on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to supply controlled drugs.They remain in custody for questioning.Officers also discovered a discarded bag containing drugs and mobile phones, believed to be contraband.The items have since been taken for forensic examination.Get regular updates from Wigan direct to your email inbox with the free MyWigan newsletter.All you need to do is click on this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyWigan News'.Eyewitnesses reported seeing police arrest a number of men.
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