Taxi driver threatened with a firearm in Chadderton

The scene at Burnley Lane earlier this morning. Picture courtesy of @JAS182 on Twitter

A man has been arrested after a taxi driver was threatened with a firearm in Chadderton.

Armed police were scrambled to Burnley Lane, to reports a man was making threats with a firearm shortly after 6.45am this morning (Tuesday).

Police said a man was arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and making threats to kill.

He remains in custody for questioning.

Witnesses reported a seeing police cars and armed officers parked along Burnley Lane for around an hour.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that no firearm was recovered.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 309 of 10/04/2018.

Reports can also be made via Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.