Police were called to the area on Booth Street East in Manchester City Centre at around 10.04pm on Thursday evening.

       Greater Manchester Police, Manchester City Centre Tweeted: “At around 10.04pm this evening, (June 24) police were called to a report of a suspicious item on Booth Street East in Manchester City Centre.

       “Officers attended and a cordon has been put in place as a safety precaution.

       “EOD have been notified and are due to attend the scene.”

       On Facebook, GMP added: “A number of residential buildings surrounding the area have been evacuated.”

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