Oldham man arrested on suspicion of malicious social post

Police, Fire and Ambulance Services attended and the body of a man was recovered

Officers say they became aware of the post during Saturday morning and made urgent enquires to try to establish who made it.

A short time later, at around 1.43pm, a 24-year old man was arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “This is a very difficult time for people. The events in New Zealand have reverberated around the world. Many people are in deep shock and are worried.
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“It is at times like this that, as a community, we stand together.
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“Where the law permits and people cross the line, we will take robust action, which may include arrest and prosecution.”

The 24-year old was questioned and has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

It was on Friday morning in Christchurch, New Zealand, when a gunman burst into two Mosques and started firing.

It left 50 people dead and many more injured, Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, appeared in court on Saturday charged with murder.

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