POLICE CALLED TO DISPERSE A LARGE CROWD WHICH HAD GATHERED OUTSIDE A BUILDING AT SALFORD ROYAL THIS AFTERNOON

Police were called to disperse a large crowd of people who had gathered outside of the Mayo building at Salford Royal Hospital at around 1pm this afternoon (Thursday 24th September), after staff at the hospital raised the alert.

It has not been disclosed as to the purpose of the gathering but staff reportedly closed entrances to buildings to restrict their access. 

Reportedly there were up to 200 people gathered outside of the building at one point. Gatherings of this size are forbidden as they contravene social distancing rules set out by the Government.

A number of police vehicles were called to the scene to deal with the crowds which have since dispersed.

GMP have released a statement which says:

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"Police were made aware by staff at Salford Royal Hospital of a large gathering of people outside the building earlier this afternoon (Thursday, September 24).

"Officers are currently in attendance and are engaging with the group."

 

So far the hospital which is currently under reduced access due to the covid-19 pandemic restrictions has not released a statement.