A tent was put up close to Portland Street with the pavement also sealed off
Police taped off an area in Piccadilly Gardens on Monday night (July 6) with a blue tent also erected at the scene. A large police presence was seen in the city centre following an incident.
A number of police cars were stationed at the junction between Piccadilly and Portland Street. Police tape was seen to stretch over the pavement with officers manning the cordon.
A blue evidence tent was also erected beside the Ask Italian restaurant with a white car parked in the road. It is not clear if the vehicle was involved.
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One witness told the M.E.N: “There were three police cars and a white car that I could see. It was blocked off between Lever Street and Piccadilly in front of Wetherspoons and Popeyes.” The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.
The incident also sparked speculation on social media, as one person posted on Reddit: “Anyone know what’s happened? Police tape and forensic tents up.”
No details have yet been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police. The force was approached for details by the Manchester Evening News.
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