Man arrested on suspicion of 'racially aggravated' offence at Bury tram stop

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of a 'racially aggravated public order' offence and assaulting a police constable after Bury tram stop was closed for several hours yesterday afternoon.

Police were called to the Metrolink station at around 2.10pm, yesterday (Wednesday 14 September), where they detained a man after witnessing what they called 'public order' offences.

Bury tram stop was closed for at least two hours due to the incident. During a struggle with officers, the male obtained a minor injury.

He was taken to hospital for treatment but discharged a short time later. READ MORE: Greater Manchester's most affordable areas where you can buy a house for less than £200,000 The male was subsequently arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated public order and assaulting a police constable.