POLICE descended on Padgate following reports of a man armed with a gun yesterday, Monday.
Officers were deployed to Hilden Road in the afternoon after a member of the public raised the alarm.
Witnesses reported seeing armed police at the scene.
Today, Tuesday, police confirmed no offences took place or no arrests were made.
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