May 17th 2024.
Today, a scene unfolded at Manchester Metropolitan University that could have been straight out of an action movie. Witnesses reported seeing armed police descending upon a university building, responding to a call about a person wielding a sword. It was a tense and dramatic situation, with six armed response teams arriving on the scene at midday.
As the police approached the building, onlookers watched as officers carrying guns entered while police vehicles surrounded the area. The initial report came from a concerned member of the public who had spotted a "male" with a sword in the busy city center. However, as it turns out, this was all just a big misunderstanding.
According to Manchester Evening News, Greater Manchester Police revealed that the suspected weapon was, in fact, a wooden theatre prop. The person in question was simply a university student leaving a theatre rehearsal with their prop in hand. It was a relief for everyone involved, including the spectators who had gathered to witness the dramatic scene.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson explained, "Armed officers were called to a building on Grosvenor Street this morning after reports were made of a male with a sword in the city centre. After locating the male, officers found the sword to be a wooden prop designed for theatrical purposes. The incident has been stood down."
The Metro reached out to Manchester Metropolitan University for a comment on the situation. Meanwhile, the city is still reeling from a recent sword attack in Hainault, east London, where 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin lost his life on April 30. His funeral was held today, adding to the heightened tension and concern surrounding the reports of a sword-wielding individual in the area.
Thankfully, it was all a misunderstanding and the situation was resolved without any harm done. It serves as a reminder to always double-check and verify information before jumping to conclusions, and to appreciate the quick and efficient response of our armed police officers in keeping our communities safe.
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