Police in Wigan have made an arrest after reports of a man with a gun.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) received a call from the Billinge area at around 2.30pm yesterday, Monday, and sent armed response officers to the area.

Enquiries continued throughout the day and officers carried out a warrant at a house in Skelmersdale.

At around 8.30pm, a man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and firearms offences after handing himself into Skelmersdale Police Station.

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He remained in custody for questioning overnight. 

Detective Sergeant Christian Glover, of Wigan CID, said: "This would have been a frightening incident for anyone who witnessed it or was aware of what had happened.

"There was a credible threat at the time, which is why armed officers were quickly deployed to the area.

"Schools were advised not to release pupils for a short period of time, but we believe there is now no wider threat to the community.

"Enquiries continued throughout the day and our investigations led us to a house in Skelmersdale where searches are continuing this evening.

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"Our investigation is still very much ongoing - anyone with information should call 0161 856 7094.

"You can also report information and crimes on our website using the 'report' tool.

"Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency."