Two police officers killed in Tameside attack as Dale Cregan arrested

[Gerald]

Two female police officers have died during a "routine" call-out which led to the arrest of a man wanted by Greater Manchester Police.Police said both unarmed officers suffered fatal injuries during the incident in Hattersley, Tameside.

A witness at the scene in Abbey Gardens reported hearing 13 gunshots and an explosion.

Dale Cregan, 29, has been arrested in connection with the officers' deaths and two previous murders.

He was arrested when he walked into Hyde police station a short time after the incident.Police said one of the officers died at the scene and the second was critically injured and died afterwards.

The scene has been cordoned off and there is a heavy police presence in the area, including a bomb disposal team.

A police helicopter is also on patrol overhead.

No good news, an assault on the rule of law May them rest in peace!

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Note: 18 September 2012 Last updated at 14:24 GMT