Police discover gun on town centre street A man has been arrested Bradshawgate, Bolton (Image: Google Maps ) Officers called out to deal with an attempted burglary in Bolton town centre discovered a gun. Police were called out to Bradshawgate after receiving reports of an attempted break-in. ‌ Greater Manchester Police says a 36-year-old man was searched at the scene. He was found to be in possession of a gun, as well as power tools. Officers arrested the man on suspicion of going equipped to steal, possession of a firearm and burglary. Article continues below In a post issued late on Tuesday night (April 22), a GMP Bolton spokesperson said: "Following reports of an attempted break-in at a premises on Bradshawgate, officers from the Bolton Town Centre Neighbourhood Team responded. "Upon arrival, PC Waite and PCSOs Wales and Holden located a suspicious male. He was searched and found in possession of a firearm and power tools. "The male, aged 36, has been arrested on suspicion of going equipped to steal, possession of a firearm, and burglary. He remains in custody for questioning." ‌ --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. ‌ And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. Article continues below And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.