A MAN has been taken into custody after he was found to be in posession of a "large bow knife", police have alleged.
On Sunday, April 16, Greater Manchester Police officers reported that a vehicle was spotted lurking around the Guided Busway in Tyldesley.
After stopping the vehicle, GMP Transport Officers reported finding a man armed with the large knife.
He was subsequently taken into the custody and is awaiting charge, police say.
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Sentencing guidelines show that the punishment for possessing bladed articles and offensive weapons can range from a fine to time in prison.
The maximum punishment is reported to be four years in custody.
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