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Man Arrested on Suspicion of False Imprisonment After Pre-Dawn Standoff in Westhoughton

A circulating video reported by residents now forms part of the inquiry.

Overview

  • Greater Manchester Police responded to a reported disturbance at a house on Dicconson Lane at about 2am Friday after calls from residents.
  • After prolonged talks at the scene, officers arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of false imprisonment and took him into custody for questioning.
  • The force said the standoff ended without injuries and that no other homes were affected.
  • Officers stayed on the street into the morning with traffic blocked, and residents reported armed units and a heavy police presence during the five-hour operation.
  • Police said a video of the incident is circulating on social media after members of the public sent it to them, and investigators are reviewing it as inquiries continue.