Man arrested after throwing 'white powder' and acting suspiciously outside shops in Salford

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A man has been arrested after armed police were called to a scene in Salford following reports of a person acting suspiciously outside a parade of shops.

Emergency services were called to Liverpool Road in Eccles at around 1.30pm on Saturday afternoon (October 28). A stretch of the busy road was closed off with a police cordon as officers investigated.

Greater Manchester Police said a 52-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of affray and the possession of a bladed article.

Police said the man was seen throwing ‘white powder’ at the scene. READ MORE: Man shot outside venue in Greater Manchester with police scene in place READ MORE: Tyson Fury addresses knife crime in message to Rishi Sunak after cousin killed The powder has since been tested and a police spokesperson confirmed it was non-toxic and was not deemed to be a harmful substance.