Workers were evacuated from
offices on Friday as a man was detained by police over bomb scare in Manchester
city centre.
Daily Mail reports that Greater
Manchester Police said the 26-year-old man was held by officers and a cordon
was put in place following the incident at Piccadilly Gardens.
All Metrolink stops were suspended
between Piccadilly and Victoria.
Meanwhile, there was another
evacuation seven miles away at Gallery Oldham at lunchtime, following reports
of a suspicious package inside the building.
A police spokesman said: ”A
cordon is in place in Piccadilly Gardens after reports of a suspicious package
were made.
”A man aged 26 has been detained
by police and enquiries into the incident are ongoing. Thank you for your
patience as we respond to this.”
The Police has also issued an
instruction on safety: ”Please follow directions from officers at Piccadilly
Gardens.
”If you are working in the city
and have been asked to stay indoors, please do so while officers carry out
their enquiries.”
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