Officers in Manchester have arrested a man following reports of a number of concerning incidents across the Metrolink in recent days.
- A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with an investigation into gas being let off on the Metrolink network
- There is not believed to be any wider threat, and work is ongoing to establish the circumstances
- Officers are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward
This relates to a man allegedly letting gas off on trams on the Bury to Victoria line of the network. Several people reported feeling discomfort or dizziness but thankfully, no serious injuries have been reported.
Officers have now secured the arrest of a man in his 30s on suspicion of possessing a noxious substance with intent to injure. He remains in police custody for questioning.
There is not believed to be any wider threat to the public and an investigation into the circumstances of the incidents are underway.
Anyone who believes they may have witnessed something suspicious is urged to get in touch with police as this work continues.
Detective Chief Inspector Paddy Connell, from our City of Manchester Division, said: “We fully appreciate that incidents of this nature can cause concern in our communities, but I want to reassure the public that we do not believe there is any wider threat present.
“We have now secured the arrest of a man and are working hard to establish the full circumstances of the events that have been reported over recent days.
“As officers continue to work their way through all the evidence available, we are asking anyone who has any information to please come forward. This includes anyone who believes they have witnessed something suspicious, or similar to the incidents that we are dealing with.
“Our transport hubs are operating as usual, and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to speak to a police officer, who will be more than happy to discuss any queries you may have.”
You can contact police via 101 or our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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