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Suspicious Powder Prompts Manchester Arndale Food Court Evacuation as Police Find No Risk

Hazardous materials crews cleared the scene following tests.

Overview

  • Food court staff evacuated the area around 6pm after a container with a dark powder was reported.
  • Greater Manchester Police and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service responded to the incident.
  • Two fire engines and a GMFRS Hazardous Materials and Environmental Protection Officer attended from Manchester Central.
  • Investigations on site determined the package posed no viable risk and the area was deemed safe.
  • Fire crews handed control back to police, who said they are working to restore normal operations and thanked the public for cooperating.