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arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.<\/p>\n<p>Six teenagers, aged 16 to 18, were arrested on suspicion of affray.<\/p>\n<p>‘An incident of this nature will cause alarm’, Detective Superintendent Simon Moyles said.<\/p>\n<p>‘Our frontline officer\u2019s rapid response to a concerning report prevented what could have been a dangerous incident from occurring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"356\" src=\"http:\/\/burn-the-priest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_247615448-1ad9.jpg\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22910230\" alt=\"15 April 2025 Police at a scene on Romney Street in Salford. Picture Jason Roberts \/ Manchester Evening News\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The street was still cordoned off Tuesday morning (Picture: Jason Roberts \/Manchester Evening News)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>‘There was a large group of youths gathering in the area, and officers intervened in fights and helped several young people return home safely. Thankfully, no one at the scene required medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur investigation is moving at a pace; we have arrested seven people and taken a weapon off the streets while enquiries are ongoing.<\/p>\n<p>‘A police presence will remain in the area as we conduct enquiries and gather evidence.<\/p>\n<p>‘Neighbourhood officers will be patrolling around to provide reassurance to the local community.’<\/p>\n<p>The incident happened during what police described as a ‘disturbance’ on Romney Street, in the Charlestown area of Salford. 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