Horror as ‘gun pointed at crowd’ & crossbow seized near UK city centre with 30 armed cops scrambled – as 7 arrested

A GUN was pointed at a crowd and a crossbow was recovered as 30 armed cops descended on a city centre.

Cops were called to Romney Street in Salford, Greater Manchester, at about 9.30pm on Monday.

A 54-year-old man arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.

Six teenagers, aged 16-18, were also arrested on suspicion of affray, Greater Manchester Police said.

Police issued a 24-hour dispersal order for Cheetham Street West, Littleton Road, Poppy Lane...