16-Year-Old Boy Arrested with Taser Near Wigan Bus Station
A 16-year-old boy was arrested after being found with a taser near a bus station in Wigan, raising concerns about public safety.
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Wigan: A 16-year-old boy got himself into some serious trouble recently. He was caught with a taser near the bus station on a Saturday evening.
Police were on the lookout when they noticed someone acting a bit off around 7 PM. After hearing some screams, they found the boy holding the taser.
He was quickly arrested for firearms offenses and has been released on bail while the investigation continues. Thankfully, no one got hurt, and the taser was taken away.
Inspector Jon Ezard from Greater Manchester Police made it clear that having a weapon like that in public is not just dangerous but really reckless. He praised the quick actions of the officers for preventing any harm.
He also mentioned that police only use tasers when absolutely necessary to protect the public, and it takes a lot of training to be authorized to carry one.
Jon emphasized that tasers are not toys and should never be used or bought by the public for fun. The police are committed to patrolling areas based on intelligence to keep the community safe.
If anyone has more info about this incident, they should reach out to the police or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.