Heavy police presence on Deansgate due to ongoing incident
There is a heavy police presence on Deansgate this morning due to an ongoing incident.
Greater Manchester Police closed the road between Whitworth Street West and Liverpool Road earlier this morning but it has since reopened.
Police currently haven’t released any information on the nature of the incident.
According to the Manchester Evening News, the remaining cordon is near the Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink station and the Hilton Hotel.
In an earlier tweet, TfGM said: “A56 Deansgate is closed between its junctions with Whitworth St W & Liverpool Rd due to a Police Incident.
“Go North West Free bus services may be on diversion, please check before travel.
“Please seek an alternative route.”
More information when we get it.