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15-05-2025
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Euro Manganese Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2025) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E060) (the "Company" or "EMN") is pleased to announce that shareholders have voted in favour of all matters of business brought before them at the Company's Annual General & Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held on May 15, 2025. Detailed results of the voting from the Meeting are set out below. In addition, the Company announces an upcoming change to its Chief Financial Officer effective at the end of the month. See below for details. In respect of Resolution 1, election of the Company's directors, all five management nominees standing for election were elected as set out below based on a vote conducted by ballot: Nominee Total Votes Cast Votes For % For Votes Withheld (Abstained) % Withheld (Abstained) John Webster 35,504,229 30,473,634 85.83 5,030,595 14.17 David B. Dreisinger 35,504,229 30,289,601 85.31 5,214,628 14.69 Thomas M. Stepien 35,504,229 30,298,601 85.34 5,205,628 14.66 Ludivine Wouters 35,504,229 33,904,004 95.49 1,600,225 4.51 Rick Anthon 35,618,229 33,735,888 94.72 1,882,341 5.28 The following matters of business at the Meeting, which were also carried out and decided by ballot, were approved:Total Votes Votes For % For Votes Against % Against Votes Withheld/Abstained Resolution 2 - Appointment of Pricewaterhouse- Coopers LLP as Auditors of the Company 35,645,599 31,760,224 89.10 N/A N/A 3,885,375 Resolution 3 -Re-approval of the Company's Stock Option Plan (1) 35,504,229 32,389,657 91.23 2,963,702 8.35 150,870 (1) In accordance with the rules of the Australian Securities Exchange (the "ASX"), shareholders of the Company also approved the Company's stock option plan by a majority of the votes cast, with the 455,661 votes cast by directors of the Company excluded and reclassified as withheld/abstain. Based on this exclusion and reclassification, the total number of votes cast in respect of this resolution was 35,504,229, of which 31,933,996 votes were cast for the resolution, representing 89.94% of the total votes cast, 2,963,702 votes were cast against the resolution, representing 8.35% of the total votes cast, and 606,531 votes were withheld/abstain, representing 1.71% of the total votes cast. Additionally, for purposes of the ASX, shareholders of the Company also approved each of the following resolutions: a) for the purpose of Listing Rule 7.1 of the ASX, the issuance of 21,400,000 Units comprising of 21,400,000 Shares and 21,400,000 Warrants to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the "EBRD") and the issuance of up to 18,063,331 Units comprising of 18,063,331 Shares and 18,063,331 Warrants, and 14,650,278 Units comprising of 14,650,278 CHESS Depositary Interests ("CDIs") each representing one Share and 14,650,278 Warrants to sophisticated and professional investors, respectively, (the "Offering"); b) for the purpose of Listing Rules 10.11.1 and 10.11.4 of the ASX, the issuance to the following individuals of Units under the Offering on terms and conditions identical to all other subscribers under the Offering: (i) 55,555 Units, comprising of 55,555 Shares and 55,555 Warrants, to JJW Investments Ltd., a company controlled by Mr. John Webster; (ii) 41,666 Units, comprising of 41,666 Shares and 41,666 Warrants, to Dr. David B. Dreisinger. (iii) 55,555 Units, comprising of 55,555 Shares and 55,555 Warrants, to Mr. Thomas M. Stepien. (iv) 55,555 Units, comprising of 55,555 Shares and 55,555 Warrants, to Ms. Ludivine Wouters; and (v) 256,410 Units, comprising of 256,410 CDIs and 256,410 Warrants, to Mr. Rick Anthon; c) for the purpose of Listing Rule 7.1 of the ASX, the issuance of 4,904,478 broker warrants (the "Broker Warrants") to Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited ("Canaccord") and Foster Stockbroking Pty Ltd. ("FSB"), in connection with their remuneration for acting as co-lead managers of the Offering; d) for the purpose of Listing Rule 7.1 of the ASX, the issuance of 7,692,307 CDIs and 7,692,307 Warrants to Eligible Shareholders under the Share Purchase Plan ("SPP") on the terms and conditions described in the prospectus issued to Eligible Shareholders; and e) for the purpose of Listing Rule 7.1 of the ASX, the issuance of 22,263,733 Orion Warrants to OMRF (BK) LLC ("Orion") as compensation for certain amendments to the Convertible Loan and Royalty Agreement. In accordance with Listing Rule 3.13.2(d) of the ASX, detailed results of the voting from the Meeting, on the resolutions outlined above, all of which were carried out and decided by ballot, are set out Votes Votes For % For Votes Against % Against Votes Withheld /Abstained Resolution 4(a) - Issuance of 54,113,609 Units comprising 39,463,331 Shares and 14,650,278 CDIs and 54,113,609 Warrants to Non-Related Party Investors and the EBRD 35,504,229 27,456,337 77.33% 1,228,296 3.46% 6,819,596 Resolution 4(b)(i) - Issuance of 55,555 Units, comprising of 55,555 Shares and 55,555 Warrants, to JJW Investments Ltd. 35,504,229 33,171,670 93.43 1,235,052 3.48 1,097,507 Resolution 4(b)(ii) - Issuance of 41,666 Units, comprising of 41,666 Shares and 41,666 Warrants, to Dr. David B. Dreisinger 35,504,229 33,187,967 93.48 1,235,052 3.48 1,081,210 Resolution 4(b)(iii) - Issuance of 55,555 Units, comprising of 55,555 Shares and 55,555 Warrants, to Mr. Thomas M. Stepien 35,504,229 33,407,649 94.09 1,235,052 3.48% 861,528 Resolution 4(b)(iv) - Issuance of 55,555 Units, comprising of 55,555 Shares and 55,555 Warrants, to Ms. Ludivine Wouters 35,504,229 33,196,678 93.50 1,234,188 3.48 1,073,363 Resolution 4(b)(v) - Issuance of 256,410 Units, comprising of 256,410 CDIs and 256,410 Warrants, to Mr. Rick Anthon 35,504,229 33,469,602 94.27% 1,234,188 3.48 800,439 Resolution 4(c) - the issuance of 4,904,478 Broker Warrants to Canaccord and FSB 35,504,229 30,898,394 87.03% 1,163,498 3.28% 3,442,337 Resolution 4(d) - the issuance of 7,692,307 CDIs and 7,692,307 Warrants to Eligible Shareholders under the SPP 35,504,229 33,324,730 93.86% 906,086 2.55% 1,273,413 Resolution 5 - the issuance of 22,263,733 Orion Warrants to Orion 35,504,229 33,362,546 93.97% 1,184,924 3.34% 956,759 The Company disregarded the following votes, from the applicable resolutions, as required by Listing Rule 14.11 of the ASX: a) votes cast by the EBRD or any person (or any associates of such person) who is expected to participate in, or who will obtain a material benefit as a result of, the proposed issuance of Shares or CDIs under the Offering (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary shares in the Company) from Resolution 4(a); b) votes cast by any person (or any associates of such person) who is expected to participate in, or who will obtain a material benefit as a result of, the proposed issuance of securities under the Offering (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary shares in the Company) from Resolutions 4(b)(i), 4(b)(ii), 4(b)(iii), 4(b)(iv);4(b)(v) and 4(c); c) votes cast by Canaccord and FSB (or any associates of Canaccord and FSB) who will be receiving Broker Warrants (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary shares in the Company) from Resolution 4(c); d) votes cast by any person (or any associates of such person) who is expected to participate in, or who will obtain a material benefit as a result of, the proposed issuance of securities under the SPP (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary shares in the Company) from Resolution 4(d); and e) votes cast by Orion (or any associates of Orion) or any person (or any associates of such person) who will be receiving Orion Warrants (except a benefit solely by reason of being a holder of ordinary shares in the Company) from Resolution 5. Accordingly, the following voting exclusions applied to each of the resolutions below as required by the rules of the ASX: Resolution 4(a): Total votes for Resolution 4(a) exclude 6,527,532 votes cast by parties participating in the Offering, including the EBRD and the directors. The excluded votes are reclassified to votes withheld/abstain, resulting in no change to the total Shares being voted in connection with Resolution 4(a). Resolution 4(b)(i): Total votes for Resolution 4(b)(i) exclude 235,979 votes cast by John Webster (and entities controlled by him, including JJW Investments Ltd.) who subscribed for Units in the Offering. The excluded votes are reclassified to votes withheld/abstain, resulting in no change to the total Shares being voted in connection with Resolution 4(b)(i). Resolution 4(b)(ii): Total votes for Resolution 4(b)(ii) exclude 219,682 votes cast by David Dreisinger (and entities controlled by him) who subscribed for Units in the Offering. The excluded votes are reclassified to votes withheld/abstain, resulting in no change to the total Shares being voted in connection with Resolution 4(b)(ii). Resolution 4(b)(iii): Total votes for Resolution 4(b)(iii) exclude nil votes cast by Thomas Stepien (and entities controlled by him) who subscribed for Units in the Offering. Resolution 4(b)(iv): Total votes for Resolution 4(b)(iv) exclude nil votes cast by Ludivine Wouters (and entities controlled by her) who subscribed for Units in the Offering. Resolution 4(b)(v): Total votes for Resolution 4(b)(v) exclude nil votes cast by Rick Anthon (and entities controlled by him) who subscribed for Units in the Offering. Resolution 4(c): Total votes for Resolution 4(c) exclude 2,390,000 votes cast by Canaccord and FSB, or their associates, which are to be issued Broker Warrants. The excluded votes are reclassified to votes withheld/abstain, resulting in no change to the total Shares being voted in connection with Resolution 4(c). Resolution 4(d): Total votes for Resolution 4(d) exclude 468,854 votes cast by parties participating in the SPP. The excluded votes are reclassified to votes withheld/abstain, resulting in no change to the total Shares being voted in connection with Resolution 4(d). Resolution 5: Total votes for Resolution 5 exclude nil votes cast by Orion which is to be issued Orion Warrants. A total of 35,504,229 common shares, representing approximately 44.09% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company eligible to vote at the Meeting, were voted in connection with all of the above resolutions, except for the following: (a) the election of the Mr. Rick Anthon as a director of the Company, for which 35,618,229 common shares, representing approximately 44.23% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company eligible to vote at the Meeting were voted; and (b) resolution 2, the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors of the Company, for which 35,645,599 common shares, representing approximately 44.26% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company eligible to vote at the Meeting were voted. The results of all matters considered at the Meeting are reported in the Report of Voting Results as filed by the Company on SEDAR at In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.13.2(e), the information below is being provided for the aggregate number of securities for which valid proxies were received before the Meeting. None of the Company appointed proxy holders were able to vote on any of the resolutions in their discretion. Nominee Total Proxies Received Proxy directed to vote For Proxy directed to voteAgainst Proxy directed toAbstain Proxy could vote at theirdiscretion Resolution 1 - Election of directors:John Webster 35,504,229 30,473,634 N/A 5,030,595 Nil David B. Dreisinger 35,504,229 30,289,601 N/A 5,214,628 Nil Thomas M. Stepien 35,504,229 30,298,601 N/A 5,205,628 Nil Ludivine Wouters 35,504,229 33,904,004 N/A 1,600,225 Nil Rick Anthon 35,618,229 33,735,888 N/A 1,882,341 Nil Resolution 2 - Appointment of Pricewaterhouse- Coopers LLP as Auditors of the Company 35,645,599 31,760,224 N/A 3,885,375 Nil Resolution 3 - Re-approval of the Company's Stock Option Plan (1) 35,504,229 31,933,996 2,963,702 606,531 Nil Resolution 4(a) - Issuance of 54,113,609 Units comprising 39,463,331 Shares and 14,650,278 CDIs and 54,113,609 Warrants to Non-Related Party Investors and the EBRD(2) 35,504,229 27,456,337 1,228,296 6,819,596 Nil Resolution 4(b)(i) - Issuance of 55,555 Units, comprising of 55,555 Shares and 55,555 Warrants, to JJW Investments Ltd. (3) 35,504,229 33,171,670 1,235,052 1,097,507 Nil Resolution 4(b)(ii) - Issuance of 41,666 Units, comprising of 41,666 Shares and 41,666 Warrants, to Dr. David B. Dreisinger(4) 35,504,229 33,187,967 1,235,052 1,081,210 Nil Resolution 4(b)(iii) - Issuance of 55,555 Units, comprising of 55,555 Shares and 55,555 Warrants, to Mr. Thomas M. Stepien 35,504,229 33,407,649 1,235,052 861,528 Nil Resolution 4(b)(iv) - Issuance of 55,555 Units, comprising of 55,555 Shares and 55,555 Warrants, to Ms. Ludivine Wouters 35,504,229 33,196,678 1,234,188 1,073,363 Nil Resolution 4(b)(v) - Issuance of 256,410 Units, comprising of 256,410 CDIs and 256,410 Warrants, to Mr. Rick Anthon 35,504,229 33,469,602 1,234,188 800,439 Nil Resolution 4(c) - the issuance of 4,904,478 Broker Warrants to Canaccord and FSB(5) 35,504,229 30,898,394 1,163,498 3,442,337 Nil Resolution 4(d) - the issuance of 7,692,307 CDIs and 7,692,307 Warrants to Eligible Shareholders under the SPP(6) 35,504,229 33,324,730 906,086 1,273,413 Nil Resolution 5 - the issuance of 22,263,733 Orion Warrants to Orion 35,504,229 33,362,546 1,184,924 956,759 Nil (1) Excludes 455,661 votes cast by proxy by directors of the Company, which were reclassified as withheld/abstain.(2) Excludes 6,527,532 votes cast by proxy by the EBRD, directors and other subscribers in the Offering, which were reclassified as withheld/abstain.(3) Excludes 235,979 votes cast by proxy by John Webster and companies controlled by him (including JJW Investments Ltd.), which were reclassified as withheld/abstain.(4) Excludes 219,682 votes cast by proxy by David Dreisinger and companies controlled by him, which were reclassified as withheld/abstain.(5) Excludes 2,390,000 votes cast by proxy by Canaccord and FSB or their associates, which were reclassified as withheld/abstain.(6) Excludes 468,854 votes cast by proxy by subscribers to the SPP, which were reclassified as withheld/abstain. Change in Chief Financial Officer The Company also announces that Dean Larocque will step down as Chief Financial Officer effective May 30, 2025. The Company would like to thank Dean for his efforts since joining the Company in November 2024 and wish him well in his future endeavours. The Company expects to announce the appointment of its new Chief Financial Officer in the coming weeks. About Euro Manganese Euro Manganese is a battery materials company focused on becoming a leading producer of high-purity manganese for the electric vehicle industry. The Company is advancing development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic and an early-stage opportunity to produce battery-grade manganese products in Bécancour, Québec. The Chvaletice Project is a unique waste-to-value recycling and remediation opportunity involving reprocessing old tailings from a decommissioned mine. It is also the only sizable resource of manganese in the European Union, strategically positioning the Company to provide battery supply chains with critical raw materials to support the global shift to a circular, low-carbon economy. Euro Manganese is dual-listed on the TSXV and the ASX. Authorized for release by the President and CEO of Euro Manganese Inc. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or the ASX accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Inquiries Martina BlahovaPresident and CEO +1-604-681-1010 ext. 101Website: Laurel PetrykChief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary+1-604-681-1010 LodeRock AdvisorsNeil WeberInvestor and Media Relations - North America+1 (647) 222-0574 Jane Morgan Management Jane Morgan Investor and Media Relations - Australia +61 (0) 405 555 618 jm@ Company Address: #709 -700 West Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1G8 Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, its Chvaletice Project, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding replacing the Chief Financial Officer and any expected outcome and ability to navigate current market conditions. All forward-looking statements are made based on the Company's current beliefs including various assumptions made by the Company, including that the Chvaletice Project will be developed and operate as planned, the Company will obtain sufficient financing, and that the Company will be able to meet the conditions of its secured financing. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: insufficient working capital; inability to meet the conditions of its secured financing, risks due to granting security, lack of availability of financing for developing and advancing the Chvaletice Project; the potential for unknown or unexpected events to cause contractual conditions to not be satisfied; developments in EV (Electric Vehicles) battery markets and chemistries; risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and regulation and changes in laws by various governmental agencies. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the year ended September 30, 2024, available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this news release. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Rhyl Journal
04-05-2025
- Rhyl Journal
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Rochdale collision
A 49-year-old male driver has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and remanded into custody, police said. The woman had been airlifted to hospital after she was hit by a car in Whitworth Road – and three pedestrians, including a child, were injured in Woodgate Avenue, around two miles away. The incidents are not being treated as terrorism-related and are not related to a pre-planned Counter Terrorism Policing operation which saw a 40-year-old Iranian man arrested in Rochdale on Saturday evening. Emergency services were called to road traffic collisions involving a car and pedestrians at Woodgate Avenue and Whitworth Road at around 2.30pm on Saturday, police said. Those injured in Woodgate Avenue suffered minor injuries, and police said all three have been discharged from hospital following treatment. The driver was arrested on suspicion of assault and attempted murder, but has now been arrested on suspicion of murder. Assistant Chief Constable John Webster said: 'Firstly, our thoughts are with the family of the victim who has sadly lost their life in this tragic case. The actions of a single person have caused significant damage to the people of Rochdale. 'I want to take this opportunity to categorically confirm that this terrible incident is in no way related to the pre-planned Counter Terrorism arrests and searches that took place yesterday, part of which resulted in the arrest of a man in Rochdale on Saturday evening. 'We are aware of comments on social media about the driver's identity and ethnicity. The suspect is a white male currently in custody and no further details can be released at this time. 'I also want to reassure the public that ongoing efforts are being taken to ensure the safety of people in Rochdale and our Major Incident Team are conducting several lines of enquiry.' Mr Webster said it was 'being treated as an isolated incident' and roads have now reopened. He added: 'This incident caused significant disruption yesterday and I thank the public for their cooperation and understanding while our officers conducted their enquiries. 'We are committed to this investigation and have significant resources dedicated to it. 'To all those people affected by yesterday's tragic events, community solidarity and unity is vital in times like these and especially for the families and friends of those impacted by this incident.'
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman hit by 'double-crash car' dies
A woman has died after she was among four people hit by a car involved in two crashes, police have said. She was airlifted to hospital after the collision in Whitworth Road, Rochdale, on Saturday afternoon. That crash followed another where three people, including a child, were struck by the same vehicle in Woodgate Avenue, Greater Manchester Police said. A 49-year-old man, who was arrested at the time on suspicion of assault and attempted murder, has now also been detained on suspicion of murder. Assistant Chief Constable John Webster said the crashes were "in no way related" to a counter-terror policing raid where officers arrested a 40-year-old Iranian man in the borough on Saturday. He said police were "aware of comments on social media about the driver's identity and ethnicity", adding: "The suspect is a white male currently in custody and no further details can be released at this time." Police said neither crash was being "treated as terrorism related". The three people who were hit in Woodgate Avenue suffered minor injuries and have since been discharged from hospital. ACC Webster said: "This incident caused significant disruption yesterday and I thank the public for their cooperation and understanding while our officers conducted their enquiries. "We are committed to this investigation and have significant resources dedicated to it. "To all those people affected by yesterday's tragic events, community solidarity and unity is vital in times like these and especially for the families and friends of those impacted by this incident." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Four injured as car driver hits pedestrians Greater Manchester Police
The Herald Scotland
04-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Rochdale collision
The woman had been airlifted to hospital after she was hit by a car in Whitworth Road – and three pedestrians, including a child, were injured in Woodgate Avenue, around two miles away. The incidents are not being treated as terrorism-related and are not related to a pre-planned Counter Terrorism Policing operation which saw a 40-year-old Iranian man arrested in Rochdale on Saturday evening. Emergency services were called to road traffic collisions involving a car and pedestrians at Woodgate Avenue and Whitworth Road at around 2.30pm on Saturday, police said. Those injured in Woodgate Avenue suffered minor injuries, and police said all three have been discharged from hospital following treatment. The driver was arrested on suspicion of assault and attempted murder, but has now been arrested on suspicion of murder. Assistant Chief Constable John Webster said: 'Firstly, our thoughts are with the family of the victim who has sadly lost their life in this tragic case. The actions of a single person have caused significant damage to the people of Rochdale. 'I want to take this opportunity to categorically confirm that this terrible incident is in no way related to the pre-planned Counter Terrorism arrests and searches that took place yesterday, part of which resulted in the arrest of a man in Rochdale on Saturday evening. 'We are aware of comments on social media about the driver's identity and ethnicity. The suspect is a white male currently in custody and no further details can be released at this time. 'I also want to reassure the public that ongoing efforts are being taken to ensure the safety of people in Rochdale and our Major Incident Team are conducting several lines of enquiry.' Mr Webster said it was 'being treated as an isolated incident' and roads have now reopened. He added: 'This incident caused significant disruption yesterday and I thank the public for their cooperation and understanding while our officers conducted their enquiries. 'We are committed to this investigation and have significant resources dedicated to it. 'To all those people affected by yesterday's tragic events, community solidarity and unity is vital in times like these and especially for the families and friends of those impacted by this incident.'
Yahoo
03-05-2025
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Four people injured including child after two serious collisions in Rochdale as man arrested
Four people have been injured after collisions with a car at two major roads in Rochdale. Officers were called at around 2.30pm on Saturday, May 3, following reports of collisions involving one car and multiple pedestrians on Woodgate Avenue and Whitworth Road. On Woodgate Avenue, three people were injured, including a child. All suffered minor injuries, none of which are life-threatening or life-changing, and were taken to hospital for treatment, Greater Manchester Police said. On Whitworth Road, one woman was injured and airlifted to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. READ MORE: LIVE: Large emergency service presence after 'police incident' on major Rochdale road - latest updates READ MORE: Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after horror M62 smash leaves person seriously injured The male driver, a 49-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of assault and attempted murder. He has since been detained in hospital. A scene remains in place while emergency services personnel conduct their enquiries. This incident is not being treated as terrorism related, the fore confirmed. Images from the scene show a large cordon around St Mary's Gate near to Whitworth Road. There remains heavy traffic in the area. Bury Road remains closed as officers conduct their enquiries. Assistant Chief Constable John Webster said: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in Rochdale today. Our officers are supporting the victims and their families at this time. 'We believe this to be an isolated incident with one lone offender arrested and in hospital. 'Additional resources will remain deployed to the local area, please speak to officers if you have any concerns. 'We are working tirelessly to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of our community. 'We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in our efforts. We will provide updates as more details become available."
