Man charged with kidnap after armed police scrambled to Royal Oldham Hospital

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A man has been charged with kidnap after armed police were deployed to an incident at Royal Oldham Hospital. Daniel Buckley, 31, of Wilson Way, is due to appear in court next month where he will also face charges of common assault, and two counts of possession of a bladed article.

It comes after armed officers were called to the hospital at 5.30pm on August 30 following reports of a 'male in possession of bladed weapons who had gained access to a car outside the main Accident and Emergency entrance.' READ MORE:Woman rushed to hospital after being hit by car as police close off road No injuries were reported but the incident prompted a large emergency response including armed police, paramedics and a police helicopter.

In an update, the force's Oldham branch said: "We’ve charged a man with kidnap after an incident at Royal Oldham hospital last month saw armed officers respond. "Daniel Buckley 31, of Wilson Way, will appear on 1 Nov also accused of common assault, and two counts of possession of a bladed article." Read more of today's top stories here READ NEXT: "Residents are in danger": Fear for some, normality for others...

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