Armed police and paramedics swarmed a shop on Liverpool Road in Eccles this afternoon after a man was reported to be acting suspiciously. The road close to the Cosmo Bingo Hall was temporarily closed as witnesses described officers entering a shop on the busy road in Eccles and shortly afterwards a man being dragged out by police. There are unconfirmed reports that the man was carrying what appeared to be an axe. A statement was issued by Greater Manchester Police, which read: "At around 1.30pm this afternoon (Saturday 28 October 2023), officers were called to reports of man acting suspiciously at a store on Liverpool Road in Eccles. "Officers are currently on scene conducting further enquiries into this incident and will remain on scene with emergency services." Police cordons have now been lifted and the road is passable once more.