We are all terribly saddened by the tragic fire at the tower block in London this morning and our thoughts are with all the victims and everyone affected.

As I'm sure you’re aware, Salix Homes owns 17 tower blocks across Salford and as can be expected we have received several calls from tenants this morning who are concerned about fire safety in their home.

I’d just like to provide you with a brief update of the advice we have offered to our customers which you can share with your constituents in case if you do have any concerns raised with yourselves.

We’ve reassured all residents living in our high rise buildings that all our tower blocks meet strict Fire Safety Regulations and we carry out regular inspections and risk assessments, alongside fire safety assessors, to ensure the safety of our customers.

Several of our tower blocks have recently undergone multi-million pound improvements and this includes the enhancement of fire safety measures and we also provide and fit smoke detectors in all our properties.

We've urged customers to familiarise themselves with the Fire Safety information that’s published in all our communal buildings. We've also recently issued a new Home Safety Guide offering advice and guidance for customers in the event of a fire.

If customers would like a copy of the booklet, or require their smoke alarms to be tested or fitted, you can ask them to contact us on 0800 218 2000 or email enquiries@salixhomes.org

The safety of our customers is our utmost priority and we are confident that the safety procedures we have in place will keep our customers safe. However, following the tragic incident in London, we will now be working with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Greater Manchester Housing Providers to look at any lessons that can be learnt.
 

Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled a £21m European Regional Development fund as part of plans to make Greater Manchester a world-leading green city-region.

The European Regional Development money will be used to fund innovative projects that demonstrate their ability to reduce carbon emissions year on year. It is part of ambitions to cut carbon emissions and create low carbon homes, businesses and infrastructure. 

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “Climate change and air quality are two of the biggest issues facing us as a city-region and for the UK as a member of the international community. We can no longer ignore the serious damage our carbon emissions are having to people’s health and the world we live in.

“As Mayor I’ve been clear that we must make Greater Manchester a greener city-region to help better the lives of everybody. Today’s announcement is another milestone in building a greener future for Greater Manchester. As I announced last month, plans are underway for a Green Summit which will set out how we will create a stronger greener economy greener spaces and greener transport. Our economy will be strengthened from investing in pioneering green technologies which will bring more jobs to Greater Manchester. And by reducing our energy usage across Greater Manchester we will reduce our overall energy costs, making our city-region wealthier and healthier.”

Last month Andy appointed Councillor Alex Ganotis as portfolio lead on environmental issues across Greater Manchester.

Speaking about the plan Councillor Ganotis said: “Greater Manchester is taking full advantage of the opportunity to shape our own greener, healthier future.  This plan is key to achieving this and allows us to come up with creative ways to integrate smart technologies into our communities and allows every person in Greater Manchester to live in a healthier environment.”

The Sustainable Urban Development plan will put into action some of the aims from the Greater Manchester Climate Change and Low Emissions Implementation Plan. The Implementation Plan was created in 2016 and builds upon the aims of the Greater Manchester Climate Change Strategy from 2012. Amongst the plans’ proposals is the aim to reduce carbon emissions by 48% by 2020, prioritise reducing carbon energy within homes, buildings and transport, and to create a low carbon economy. 

The induction week provided them with an opportunity to patrol and visit their new policing areas. The new officers met with support groups, partners, community and faith groups as well as learning about the priorities of the areas they will police in the future.

The officers, who started their training on 22 May, will now begin a two-year probation period. It will see them take part in classroom based learning as well as a year of active patrol. While in training, our students will have the same powers of a regular officer, including the power of arrest.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins joined new Trafford recruits last Friday as they met staff from the Moorside Unit, at Trafford General Hospital, as part of the new recruit's engagement week.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins for Greater Manchester Police, said: “The tragic events of the Manchester Arena and London attack highlight how important it is for our new colleagues to become a part of their community, which is why neighbourhood policing is at the heart of our policing in Greater Manchester.

“By familiarising themselves with the issues and diversity alongside their more experienced GMP colleagues they will be better equipped once they are officially posted into their boroughs.

“As a police force we remain committed to keeping the public safe and this recruitment drive along with those planned in future reinforces our commitment to protect the communities of Greater Manchester.”

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Director of Nursing, Gill Green, said: “We were thrilled to welcome GMP’s new recruits and Chief Constable, Ian Hopkins, to the Moorside Unit.

“Our staff at the unit gave the Chief and the recruits a real insight into the service we offer and the people we help to recover.

“Close relationships with our local police officers are vital to the interests of our service users and do so much to break down barriers and the stigma surrounding mental health in our communities.”

The new recruits will also be given training on the use of smartphones while on the beat. The training will ensure that the officers are able to spend more time out with the public and less in the station.

Clive Hartley, one of the Initial Police Learning and Development (IPLD) managers for Greater Manchester Police trains the student officers. He said: “By providing our new recruits with the equipment they need to be on the beat as much as possible, it is important they are trained appropriately to use the right equipment which their front-line colleagues are already making use of.”

The latest batch of recruits will replace those colleagues who are retiring and will be an asset to the neighbourhood teams they join across the Force.

For more information about our recruitment program please visit: www.gmp.police.uk/recruitment.

The two, three and four bedroom homes will replace 146 properties that are being demolished due to historic structural issues.

Phase One of the project is well underway and the roof trusses are now being put in place on the new properties in Shakespeare Road.

It’s expected the first tenants will be moving in later this year.

So far, families living at 56 properties have been decanted while the work takes place, and those tenants affected by the demolition proposals will be given priority for moving into the new homes.

Terry McBride, development manager at Salix Homes, said: “This is the first new-build development for Salix Homes, helping us to achieve our aspirations for more affordable housing in Salford. It’s also given us the opportunity to provide local jobs for local people.

“Everyone deserves the opportunity to live in modern, comfortable homes they can afford, so we are delighted to see these new properties taking shape and we’d like to thank residents for their patience while construction is underway.”

Darren Leary, development director for Galliford Try Partnerships North West, added: “It’s great to see this exciting new development taking shape. Our business is based on regenerating areas such as this and providing affordable homes for local communities. We look forward to pushing on with our partners at Salix Homes to have their customers in their new homes as soon as possible.”

Planning proposals have now been submitted to Salford City Council for Phase Three and Four of the project, which includes the demolition and development of some properties on Stevenson Road, Tennyson Road, Kingsley Road, Wordsworth Road and Blantyre Street.

The whole scheme is expected to be completed by summer 2019

Andy Burnham, who pledged to eradicate rough sleeping by 2020, launched the fund on his first day in office by adding 15 per cent of his own salary into the pot.

And just five weeks later the amount raised to tackle the issue has topped £50,000 thanks to the generosity of people from across Greater Manchester, Andy’s salary and pledges from each of the 27 housing providers operating across the area.

Now Andy is looking for community and voluntary organisations – any group established to help homeless people – to apply for money to help tackle the issue.

And to support this he reinvigorated his call for people to donate any money they would spare, but also their time as volunteers, buildings that could help deliver support to the homeless, food, bedding or any goods that might be useful to the cause.

He said: “People across Greater Manchester have shown the world how strong and amazing we are in the past few weeks with millions of pounds raised for the emergency fund following the terror attack.

“But, in amongst that, we haven’t forgotten our homeless people and in particular the rough sleepers on our streets. I am overwhelmed by the generosity but also the strength of feeling that we won’t forget about these people no matter what else we face. We will support them to get their lives back on track and together we are united in that.”

The fund will work with established organisations to provide money for projects designed to make a difference to people living on the streets. It will not compete with anything that already exists to provide support and is aiming to make it as simple as possible for people to apply for money.

Andy added: “There are complimentary charities and funds that provide money to individuals who need support. I am looking to compliment these funds and everyone who is part of the effort to eradicate the problem. We won’t compete, we will simply offer money to organisations who have a credible plan to help and we’ll do this in the most straight forward way so that it is easy to apply and do something to help. I’m hoping we will have applications and be ready to award funds in the next few weeks.”

The fund will in weeks to come become a Community Interest Company (CIC) and awards will be managed through a board of trustees led by the Mayor of Greater Manchester and supported by a team including Ivan Lewis MP, Councillor Beth Knowles and people with lived experience of homelessness.

Andy added: “I have no doubt the fund will continue to grow through the generosity of local people, local businesses and projects such as Tony Walsh’s charity book of his poem ‘This is the Place’ which is to be made into a book to benefit both the emergency and homelessness funds.

“Between us, if we continue to focus on how we can make lives better in Greater Manchester, we can make a difference. I would encourage organisations to apply for funding and do whatever they can to support people to find their own place amongst us.”

To find out more about the criteria to apply for grants from the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s Homelessness Fund and make an application visit www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/homeless-fund-applications or email GMHomelessFund@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.

Andy made the announcement at The Brick, a homelessness charity based in Wigan which offers services to people who are homeless, in poverty or facing debt crisis. Find out more at www.thebrick.org.uk

The new 50 mile/80 kilometre Salford Trail – which is split into ten shorter routes, has been devised by Manchester and Salford Rambers, with support from Salford City Council and Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

It uses public footpaths, former railway lines, canal towpaths and country parks to take walkers from urban landscapes at MediaCityUK to the wide open spaces of Chat Moss and every section can be reached by public transport. All the paths are signposted.

Salle Dare chair of the Manchester and Salford Ramblers said: “Going for a short walk can do a lot to lift people’s spirits, as well as keeping you healthy and active.

“We’re delighted to see the full trail open and hope people get a lot of pleasure from discovering the vastly different landscapes of Salford.”

The trail was officially opened by Stuart Maconie, well known author and broadcaster and now president of the Ramblers, who urged people to continue to fight for access to walking spaces in the spirit of the Kinder Trespass.

Leaflets for each section are available in local libraries, Gateways and leisure centres or can be downloaded from the Visit Salford website.

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Salix Homes, which owns more than 8,300 homes across Salford, has been awarded HouseMark’s ASB accreditation for the third time.

The housing association has four neighbourhood teams working across Salford, as well as a 24-hour 1st Response security team who work together to make sure its neighbourhoods are safe and pleasant places to live.

The assessors were impressed by Salix Homes’ commitment to working with partners to prevent ASB and its clear focus on early intervention and prevention.

Warren Carlon, service director for communities at Salix Homes, said: “We are delighted to achieve this prestigious HouseMark ASB accreditation for the third time.

“Community safety is a priority for Salix Homes and we take all reports of anti-social behaviour extremely seriously and will always take action where necessary to protect customers living in our neighbourhoods.

“We are committed to working with partners, such as the police, to tackle anti-social behaviour and create safe, happy communities where people can be proud to live and work, and this award is testament to that.”

HouseMark is an organisation which supports housing organisations to improve their performance and services and the accreditation is awarded in recognition of successful strategic and operational methods social landlords demonstrate to tackle ASB

Detective Chief Superintendent Russ Jackson from the North West Counter Terrorism Unit said:

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“We continue to track the final movements of Salman Abedi and are particularly interested in his whereabouts between 18 and 22 May 2017.

“Today, we are releasing an image of carrying a distinctive blue suitcase and an image of a replica of the case. We know he visited the Wilmslow Road area of Manchester and was also seen in Manchester city centre with the blue suitcase.

“Did you see Abedi with this suitcase between the 18 and 22 May 2017? Where did you see him with it during that time? You may have seen him in the Wilmslow Road area or Manchester city centre with the suitcase or know where the suitcase has been. If you have any details about the suitcase we need you to get in touch and let us know.

“We believe Abedi was in possession of this case in the days before the attack at Manchester Arena on Monday 22 May. I want to stress that this is a different item than the one he used in the attack. This image was taken from CCTV in the city centre on 22 May.

“We have no reason to believe the case and its contents contain anything dangerous, but would ask people to be cautious. Anybody with information about the whereabouts of the case between 18 and 22 May should call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline in confidence on 0800 789 321.

“The public should not approach the case if they see it but contact police immediately on 999.

“This remains a live investigation and if you have any images or footage you believe can assist us then please upload them to UKpoliceimageappeal.co.uk or UKpoliceimageappeal.com as soon as you can.”

 

Yet again another building in Buile Hill Park has been set alight, this time it was in broad daylight. 

Eight fire appliances attended the park to fight the blaze which was started shortly after 5pm. Fire crews quickly established a safe perimeter around the building and closed the section of Eccles Old Road adjacent to the park to a single lane so they could source water from a hydrant to help fight the fire.

This comes little over a fortnight from when we reported on a fire which ripped through the disused union building within the same compound...

Fire fighters used a hydraulic platform to tackle the fire from above as it was far too dangerous for them to enter the building as the roof was in a state of collapse, a Fire Command Unit was sent to the scene but  it left shortly afterwards as the crews had for the most part brought the fire under control and the operation was scaled back.

It is unclear as yet as to how the blaze started but whilst I was taking these photos I overheard mention that there had been a group of kids playing in the building earlier that day. It was said that metal coverings had been pulled off and a window had been smashed to gain access. It is unknown if they were responsible for setting the building alight but the building is derelict and boarded up for a reason as its dangerous.

The buildings are set to be demolished as part of an attempt to attract a purchaser for the site which includes the Grade II listed mansion house which was home of the former mining museum.

The Edwardian 'Hot House' remains untouched but I can't help but feel that sooner or later it too will end up with a similar fate if something is not done to better protect it.

The site does have CCTV cameras but it is unclear if they are operational.

Mayor Andy Burnham, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Beverley Hughes and the leaders of the ten local authorities have met with Chief Constable Ian Hopkins to set out what needs to done over the coming weeks and months to ensure the best possible support is given to all those affected by the Manchester attack, and that our communities are supported as they continue to stand together.

Building on the close partnership working of the last few days, all agencies are committed to taking a strong and united approach as we begin to recover from the Monday’s attack. Mayor Andy Burnham has also made clear Greater Manchester’s zero tolerance approach to extremism, urging communities to continue to work with the police and report any concerns.

Mayor Andy Burnham said: “We are a city in grief and also a city of solidarity. In the face of such horror and tragedy Greater Mancunians have stood united and shown the world that we are a city of compassion, strength and tolerance. It is these values that we must hold on to over the next days, weeks and months, and refuse to allow terrorists and extremists to divide and turn communities against one another.

“I also call on our communities to continue to work with police and report any suspicious activity and extremist material. Greater Manchester’s leaders take a zero tolerance approach to extremism and will not condone any form of hatred. Please help us in this fight by being vigilant, speaking out and promoting tolerance and cohesion.”

Cllr Rishi Shori, Leader of Bury Council and GMCA Lead for Young People and Social Cohesion, said: “Manchester has faced its darkest moment this week and our thoughts are with the families of those who have lost loved ones, the families of those injured and in hospital and all those directly affected by Monday’s horrific attack.

“In the face of this terrible tragedy, the Greater Mancunian spirit of unity, respect and compassion has shone brighter than ever. We need to harness that spirit, strengthen the bonds that thread throughout our city-region and make sure that the needs of families and young people directly affected by the attack are absolutely central to everything we do.”

Cllr Jean Stretton, Leader of Oldham Council and GMCA Lead for Fairness, Equality and Inclusion, said: “I am extremely proud of the way Greater Manchester has stood strong, defiant and united in the face of such a horrific and unimaginable attack on our young people and their families. As we begin to recover and support those who have been directly affected by the attack, it’s vital we continue to bring our communities together and support each other through the next days, weeks and months.

“Greater Manchester’s leaders are committed to working together – closer than we ever have before – to promote social cohesion, tolerance and respect throughout all our communities, sending a strong message that we are a city-region united.”

Report any concerns about possible terrorist activity to the anti-terrorist hotline 0800 789 321 or call 999. 

You can report hate crime to police by calling 101, or visit letsendhatecrime.com.

If you have been affected by the terror attack at Manchester Arena, free help and support is available. Victim Support is a national charity providing immediate emotional and practical support to both victims and witnesses of the Manchester attack. The service is for people of all ages, and support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact Victim Support on 0808 168 9111.

We have hundreds of officers that are working on this investigation from across the national counter terrorism policing network and we have seized thousands of exhibits that are now being assessed.

Through such a difficult time, we have seen the best from the people of Manchester, who have come together to support each other since the horrific events on Monday night. I have been inspired by their determination, compassion and solidarity that characterises this diverse city.

Manchester is a busy place and this weekend we have the Manchester Games, the Great Manchester Run, the Courteeners concert and the start of Ramadan. All these events will be taking place and additional officers, including a significant number of armed officers, will continue to be on patrol.

There will be additional security checks at some locations and we would ask people to be patient and work with us to ensure everyone can enjoy these events safely.

Manchester has come together this week and it is important we continue to stand together, particularly in relation to hate filled views that have no place in Greater Manchester.

Sadly, we have seen an increase in reports of hate incidents from 28 on Monday, which is what we receive on an average day, to 56 on Wednesday this week. We can’t directly link these to the events of Monday night and are continuing to monitor the situation.

I have sent a personal message out to all the faith leaders and places of worship today and have thanked them for the support they have shown and stressed that hate crime will not be tolerated.

It is important that people report any incidents so that they can be investigated and we can support victims and their families. They can do this by calling police or using the True Vision online reporting form (www.report-it.org.uk)

Today I have spent time speaking to police officers and staff who were both first on the scene on Monday night and were working at the family reception centre. Along with colleagues from British Transport Police who were among the first on the scene, they acted with remarkable bravery in the face of the atrocity that confronted them. They have all shown great courage and compassion. Some of them are feeling the effects of the actions they had to take and we are providing them with support as they attempt to come to terms with what they saw.

Finally, it is important to remember that the threat level is still at critical and we do need everyone to remain vigilant in the coming days. I want to thank everyone for their support and patience during the past four days.

An upodated Yellow warning of rain has been issued from 1300 until 2300 on Sat 27 May.

Showers are expected to develop early Saturday afternoon over North Wales and the Midlands and then track north or north eastwards during the rest of the day into the evening.

Whilst many will miss the worst of the showers some places could see 30 mm of rain in an hour or less along with frequent lightning and hail. There is also the potential for some locally strong winds in association with these.

Motorists are advised there may be surface spray on roads so beware.

Fresher but still sunny and warm weather will replace the thunderstorms by late afternoon / early evening.

Highs of 23deg can be expected in the afternoon with lows of 14deg by evening.

UV Index: 5

Pollution Levels: Moderate

Pollen Count: Low

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Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said:

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This continues to be a fast-moving investigation and there has been a significant amount of activity taking place throughout the night and this morning. I want to provide you with an update about the progress of the investigation to date.

You will all be aware that officers are currently responding to an incident in Hulme. A suspicious package has now been deemed safe and the cordon has now been removed. Can I stress at this stage that this incident is not necessarily linked to the wider investigation but I hope people will understand that we will always take any reports seriously.

As regards the full ongoing investigation we currently have eight people who have been arrested in connection with Monday’s attack. They are all men. A woman who was arrested yesterday has since been released. The arrests have taken place in Manchester, Wigan and Nuneaton. We are now carrying out associated searches at a number of addresses.

These have been an intense three days for the officers and staff of Greater Manchester Police, along with the National Counter Terrorist Policing Network and UK intelligence services.

I want to reassure people that the arrests that we have made are significant, and initial searches of premises have revealed items that we believe are very important to the investigation.

These searches will take several days to complete, as you would expect, therefore there will be some disruption. However, it is important that we continue with these searches.

Alongside the investigation we have a team of specially trained officers who have been supporting the families of those who tragically lost their lives.

Last night the family liaison officers shared with them the fact that intelligence had been leaked and published in the New York Times. It is absolutely understandable that this has caused much distress for families that are already suffering terribly with their loss. A statement was issued by the National Counter Terrorism Police Network last night. I do not wish to add anything further to this and I will not be commenting on information sharing arrangements with our international partners.

It will take some days before formal identification can take place but we are assisting the families who want to provide a tribute to their loved ones. To be clear this is not formal identification and is part of our efforts to support the families. I know how important it is to them that the media are supporting the tributes to their loved ones.

We have been overwhelmed by the support from members of the public and I would ask for their patience while the investigation continues.

 

As this morning’s incident in Hulme shows it remains important for people to continue to be vigilant and report any concerns to us through the Anti-Terrorist Hotline 0800 789321 or to police on 999.

Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, said:

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“I would like to confirm that we are confident that we have now spoken to all the immediate families of those who sadly died in Monday’s attack and they are all now being supported by specially trained officers.

“Due to the number of victims, forensic post-mortems are likely to take between four and five days. After this we will be in a position to formally name the victims with guidance from the Coroner. We have also spoken to all of the families and all of those who are currently lying injured in hospital and are doing all we can to support them.

“You will be aware that the level of activity in this investigation is intense and is continuing at pace. We made three arrests in connection with the attacks overnight and this afternoon we entered an address in Manchester City Centre using a controlled explosion. Officers are currently at the scene but in order to do this safely we briefly had to close a nearby mainline railway, which has now been reopened. Those extensive searches will now continue.

“In total we currently have four people in custody.

“People will have seen a significant increase in the number of armed officers in Greater Manchester. We have been supported by forces in the North West and beyond in order to do this and this all forms part of our tried and tested plan for a major terrorist incident.

“With the threat level being increased to critical you will be aware that military are supporting policing across the country. This is about using the military across sites in London and elsewhere to free up armed police officers to support police forces.

“There are no military personnel patrolling Manchester but we are therefore able to receive additional armed policing support because of this plan. We are using this to help in our efforts enable the Manchester Games and Manchester 10k to go ahead.

“We are working with event organisers and Manchester City Council to review and enhance our safety and security.”

 

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said:

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“My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this dreadful attack. Salford City Council has offered support to Manchester City Council and partner agencies and we will open a book of condolence later today to allow people to send messages of support to those caught up in this appalling incident and the flag will be flying at half-mast.

"It was heartening to see the response of people last night to this tragic incident – first responders and emergency services rushed in while members of the public opened their homes and offered lifts and support. It’s humanity like this that will get us through these difficult times and keep us strong.”

“I would also like to reiterate the comments made by the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Ian Hopkins.

“Terrorists attempt to disrupt our lives and create distrust and fear in communities. We have a long history in Greater Manchester of communities standing together during difficult times. In the coming days we will be working closely with community leaders to address any issues.”

 

Meanwhile a book of condolence has been opened which can be signed via this link 

Paul also invited Salfordian's to join with those in our sister city Manchester to remember those who have died as well as those injured in the attack.

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Invitation from Salford City Mayor: Vigil at 6pm tonight in Albert Square, Manchester

The last  24 hours have been one of the darkest times Greater Manchester has ever experienced – sending shock and horror across our city region.

It’s at times like this that we all need to pull together and show our solidarity with the families and friends whose have lost loved ones in such tragic circumstances.

Chief Executive Jim Taylor and I will be joining in a vigil tonight outside Manchester Town Hall, in Albert Square from 6pm.  

It is a public event so please do share the details with colleagues, family and friends and let’s stand shoulder to shoulder with our sister City in these tragic circumstances. Please be aware that there are currently traffic delays and it is advised to add extra time to your planned journey.

 

The police are asking people to avoid the city centre as emergency services are still working and heavy cordons are in place. The emergency number for missing people is 0161 856 9400

A&E Depts are asking people to avoid attending unless it's absolutely necessary - all local hospitals are treating casualties.

The Blood Service are asking people NOT to turn up to give blood. They now have enough supplies and thank everyone who has donated blood. If you have an appointment to give blood in the next few days, you should still attend as planned.

An organised vigil is taking place later in Albert Square 6pm for anyone wishing to attend.

The Arndale Centre is currently being evacuated ... no further info as yet.

Fresh panic struck the City of Manchester following the evacuation of the Arndale Shopping Centre this morning.

 

The shopping centre has been given the all clear and is now reopened, the public are asked not to panic but be vigilant.

Witnesses reported people running through nearby streets and shouting "run", whilst reports emerged of smashed glass in the iconic shopping centre with hundreds of people seen fleeing the scene.

The lockdown came on the same day as the deadly explosion after the Ariana Grande concert. 

It also comes 21 years after the heart of Manchester’s shopping district was razed to the ground by a blast in June 1996 when the Provisional IRA planted 3,300 lbs of homemade explosives in a lorry. 

Meanwhile a Man, 23,  was allegedly arrested in south Manchester over Arena terror attack.

0161 836 9600 is the Holiday Inn (telephone number by MEN) There are 50+ unattended children there !