Alexandra Park in Oldham targeted for 'weapon sweep'

Greater Manchester Police officers visited Alexandra Park, in Glodwick - an area in the borough that was cordoned off last month after a gun was discharged.

The "weapon sweep" was undertaken by the Alexandra neighbourhood policing team, as part of Operation Spectre - a nationwide weeklong operation that aims to reduce knife crime and raise awareness of the dangers of carrying a knife.

Officers patrolled the park as they looked for residents to frisk (Image: GMP)

A spokesperson for the force said: "As part of Operation Sceptre week of action the Alexandra neighbourhood policing team have today conducted a weapon sweep in Alexandra park, Oldham."

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