Police Incident in East Manchester - Updates
Live updates on the police incident in east Manchester with detailed coverage and eyewitness reports.
Posted on Dec 02, 2024
Manchester
Officers are responding to an incident in east Manchester this morning (December 2). A significant cordon is in place on Barrington Street, in Clayton.
Police have been on the scene since the early hours. Images from the location indicate a heavy police presence, with areas cordoned off.
Eyewitnesses reported a forensic tent at the scene, and Clayton Street is also cordoned off.
Earlier today, debris and medical equipment were spotted on the ground. The specifics of the incident are yet to be disclosed.
Both Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for comments. A reporter is en route, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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Stephen Topping
Images from the scene
These images were captured around 2am today.
Stephen Topping
Police at the scene
A major cordon is currently in place in east Manchester following an incident overnight.
Barrington Street is blocked off with numerous police vehicles present.
Reports indicate that Clayton Street is also cordoned off and a forensic tent is on-site.
The details regarding the nature of the incident remain unconfirmed, though police have been in attendance since early morning.
A reporter is on the way to the scene for further coverage.
