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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ramazani Mwamba

Man Tasered after cops called to reports of domestic assault in Failsworth

A man in his 30s was Tasered and taken to custody after police were called to reports of a domestic assault in Failsworth.

Officers were called to Clough Road at around 2am where they attempted to detain a suspect who was resisting arrest and making threats.

A Taser was used during the incident to 'ensure the safety of all involved' and the man was arrested.

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He remains in custody and will be questioned on suspicion of assault and affray.

A spokesperson for GMP said: "We were called at 2am to a report of a domestic assault at an address on Clough Road, Failsworth.

"Officers attended and attempted to detain a suspect who was resisting arrest and making threats.

"To ensure the safety of all involved, a Taser was used and a man in his 30s was arrested.

"He remains in custody and will be questioned on suspicion of assault and affray."

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