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Armed police dashed to a scene in south Manchester on Monday (November 3) following reports of teenagers brawling with machetes. A significant police presence was spotted outside a row of shops on Hollyhedge Road, near the Benchill Metrolink tram stop around 2pm. A 17-year-old boy was seen being hustled into a police van by armed officers after an incident that witnesses said left bystanders 'scared'. Some reported that a knife was initially brandished on a nearby tram. "Someone pulled a knife out on the tram my daughter was on," one individual posted on social media. Another added: "K***head with a machete just scared the s*** out of my cousin" followed by "fighting with machetes, loads of kids." It's believed that two of the group flashed the blades during the commotion. Police confirmed they had responded to reports of a group of people 'fighting' and so far one person has been arrested. Efforts are underway to track down others involved and an investigation has been initiated, reports the Manchester Evening News. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police stated: "At around 2:05pm today (Monday 3 November) officers were called to reports of a group of people fighting on Hollyhedge Road in Wythenshawe. "A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of breaching court bail. He is in police custody. "Work is taking place to identify those involved in this incident and our enquiries are ongoing." Meanwhile, police have swarmed London Bridge Tube station following reports passengers were evacuated from a number of platforms. British Transport Police said they were called to reports of a man "behaving suspiciously" on a train from St Albans. Thameslink on X tweeted: "The police are dealing an incident at London Bridge. This has recently happened and we are working on gathering more information for you." An X user has said an incident is ongoing at the Tube station with people evacuating after police arrived. They tweeted: "Something going on at London Bridge. Lots of police and people leaving in hurry from platform 6/7." Another said: "Nobody is being allowed on to trains at London Bridge station . Police and transport staff have held back the crowds due to an unspecified incident". A British Transport Police spokesman revealed to the Daily Star: "Officers were called at around 6.30pm today (3 November) to reports of a man behaving suspiciously on a train from St Albans. The train was stopped at London Bridge while officers carried out a full search of the train and platform as a precaution. "No one matching the description was found and while officers are satisfied there is no risk to the public, CCTV enquiries are ongoing." Meanwhile, Thameslink on X issued an update stating police have confirmed it is safe to travel through London Bridge. "Some service changes have been put in place which means your train may no longer call at your destination," they added.
