Two pubs have been temporarily banned from serving punters after a 'serious incident of violence' involving knives and a firearm.
Councillors reviewed the licences of the Vine on Glendower Drive, Manchester and the Queens Hotel, Sedgeford Road, Harpurhey, after the incident on March 12.
Greater Manchester Police said it involved a “firearm and bladed weapons” and was linked to organised crime groups. GMP confirmed two men - aged 57 and 37 - were later arrested on suspicion of possessing ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.
A 37-year-old man also 'attended' hospital with injuries that aren't believed to be life-threatening, the force added. READ MORE: Man's sickening £100,000 scam led to eight people being made redundant The Licensing Sub Committee for Manchester City Council, who met on March 15 following the incident, decided to temporarily suspend the licence of both establishments ahead of a full hearing next month where councillors and members of the public can make their representations.
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