Armed police are called to stand-off
ARMED police were called to a dramatic standoff with a man who had threatened to harm himself.
Officers were called to an address on Knutsford Walk, Macclesfield, on Saturday, May 18, shortly after midnight.
The disturbance caused concern for residents who were left unsure what was happening and became particularly fearful when there was a ‘huge’ explosion.
The explosion was caused by a distraction device police planned to use to help bring the man to safety.
Officers had pulled the pin from the device and although it was not then used, it needed to be detonated safely.
Inspector David Price, of the armed response alliance, said: “This was a rapidly changing situation with officers facing a vulnerable man threatening to harm himself.
“As specialist armed officers they have a range of tactics available
to preserve life and protect the public as well as themselves.
“A distraction device was one of the tactics deployed. However thankfully, the man was swiftly detained by the time the pin was pulled from the distraction device meaning not required.
“Due to it being a viable device we had to ensure it was fully detonated. This was done at a safe location.”
One resident, who did not want to be named, said: “Most of the resiit was a fire involving a hedgerow.
HOSPITAL FIRE
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Macclesfield Hospital after street furniture its grounds was set alight.
A crew from Macclesfield station was sent to the scene, on Victoria Road, on Tuesday, May 21, shortly after 3am.
The fire was near dents heard three small bangs and then one huge bang that sounded like an explosion with a huge amount of light.
“It made everyone jump up and question if it was gun shots or bombs. We could see police walking around oxygen tanks and a dry powder extinguisher was used to put out the flames.
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service say the cause of the blaze, which involved a bollard, is unknown.
CRAFT EVENT
HISTORY and crafts will be combined at an event at the Anson Engine Museum, in the flats too and people in high vis vests in the area.
“A few people called 101, they were very vague and told us it was nothing to worry about - which as you can imagine was very scary.” Poynton.
There will be attractions at the venue, on Anson Road, on Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27.
Country crafts such as bodging and blacksmithing will be demonstrated, steam engines will be running and the local history of Poynton and the surrounding area will be exhibited.