An incident involving a machete took place in the middle of the afternoon on a busy town centre road, a social media post has alleged.
The post, shared in the community Facebook group Royton Community Hub, claimed that at around 4pm on Sunday (July 27), a girl was approached on Rochdale Road by a man with a machete.
The post said that the girl ran to a nearby business for help and was unharmed.
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The post said that the police were then called.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a 19-year-old man was arrested and charged over an incident in that location.
Hayden Turner, of no fixed abode, has been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, possession of Class B drugs, money laundering, and possession of an offensive weapon.
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Turner has been remanded in custody ahead of a scheduled appearance at Minshull Street Crown Court on September 2.
Comments under the post expressed shock and outrage at the alleged incident.
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