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Police sealed off a major road in Manchester city centre and evacuated residents after a 'suspicious device' was found.
A large cordon was in place on Great Ancoats Street between Adair Street and Store Street. Pictures from the scene show a row of shops including the Ibis Hotel taped off.
Police said a suspicious device was found, with a cordon in place. GMP have since said the device 'has been assessed as non-suspicious'.
A spokesman previously said: "Police are currently in attendance on Longacre Street, Manchester City Centre, following the discovery of a potentially suspicious device. As a standard safety precaution, a 100m cordon is in place and nearby buildings have been evacuated. Road closures are in place on Great Ancoats Street and neighbouring side streets while an assessment is undertaken.
"Following an initial assessment the device does not look to be viable, although this needs to be confirmed. We are working closely with GMFRS to ensure this incident is dealt with quickly and safely. The public are advised to avoid the area."
They have since said: "Cordon now lifted in the city centre. Following an incident today where a suspicious device was discovered in the Great Ancoats Street area of the City Centre, we can confirm that the device has been assessed as non-suspicious. The road closures have been lifted."
The road reopened at around 1.30pm.
We will be bringing you all the latest updates on this breaking incident below.
UPDATE 15.45: The device has been assessed and there is no danger to the public. It will be removed from the area shortly.
Properties on Scarborough Avenue in Skegness were evacuated this morning (June 14) after a device was found.
A 200m cordon was put in place as a precaution and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) will be attending the scene to assess the device. Fire & Rescue were also on scene.
Detective Sergeant Gemma Skipworth said: “We are working closely with EOD to assess the device and to make sure it is safe. We believe there is no wider risk to the public at this time.
“We would like to sincerely thank the local community for their support and patience whilst we work to ensure the safety of everyone in the area. Officers will remain in the area to assist and reassure residents.
“We apologise for any inconvenience and disruption caused, but rest assured we are doing everything we can to resolve the incident.”
Residents have returned to their properties and the cordon will remain until EOD have assessed the device and deemed it safe. Our investigation continues.
People have been evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a 'possible explosive device' at a property in Salford, police said. The potential device was found at a home on Neville Drive in Irlam during a raid in relation to an assault on Monday (June 13), GMP added.
Police and the bomb disposal unit are at the scene. A cordon has been erected, with residents evacuated as a 'safety precaution.'
A GMP spokesperson said: "Officers attended an address on Neville Drive, Irlam this morning (13 June 2022), to execute a warrant in relation to an assault.
"While in attendance at the address officers have discovered a possible explosive device. The EOD are currently on the way to assess the device.
"As a safety precaution a 100m cordon has been put in place around the property and the neighbouring properties evacuated”.
Properties on a Lincolnshire street have been evacuated this morning following a 'device' being found. A 200m cordon was put in place around Scarborough Avenue, Skegness, with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) will be attending the scene to assess the device.
Lincs Fire and Rescue were also in attendance. Homes were evacuated this morning, Tuesday, June 14.
Detective Sergeant Gemma Skipworth said: “We are working closely with EOD to assess the device and to make sure it is safe. We believe there is no wider risk to the public at this time.
“We would like to sincerely thank the local community for their support and patience whilst we work to ensure the safety of everyone in the area - officers will remain in the area to assist and reassure residents. We apologise for any inconvenience and disruption caused, but rest assured we are doing everything we can to resolve the incident.”
Residents have returned to their properties and the cordon will remain until EOD have assessed the device and deemed it safe, Lincolnshire Police has said. We will continue to offer updates on this live event via our blog below.
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