Arrest made after bus has windows smashed and two passengers are injured in Rochdale

Police have made an arrest following an incident in which a bus had windows smashed and two passengers suffered minor injuries in Rochdale.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to reports of a suspected firearms incident on Daventry Road in the town at 7pm on Saturday (7 January).

After initial investigations the force says a bus operating in the area was damaged and two passengers who were on the bus sustained injuries, though they were not badly hurt. Police say they are still working to establish exactly how the damage to the vehicle was caused.

A male suspect, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life, police have said. He is assisting detectives with their enquiries.

There is a police presence in the area of Rochdale where the incident happened while investigations are carried out at the scene. Extra officers have been deployed on patrol in the area to reassure residents, the force added.

GMP is now appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have information about this incident to come forward. They are also looking for doorbell or dashcam footage that could assist the officers investigating.

Anyone who can help is being asked to ring the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident number 2586 of the date 07/01/23. Alternatively, details can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.