Police discovered a stash of machetes at an address in Bolton this morning.

The knives were found after a 19-year-old man was arrested in relation to several vehicle thefts across Greater Manchester.

Two machetes were found after officers searched the address and they will be destroyed.

In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "This morning officers from Bolton West neighbourhood team arrested a 19-year-old man for theft of a motor vehicle and disqualified driving.

"This is in relation to a spate of recent vehicle thefts across the Greater Manchester area.

"Whilst conducting a search of the address, these two machetes pictured above were recovered.

"These items were volunteered for destruction.

"The male remains in custody for questioning and further enquiries."