This is the scene in Manchester city centre this afternoon
Huge police response in city centre as armed officers surround factory

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Armed police are currently at the scene of an incident in Manchester city centre Image
Store Street has been taped off, with another cordon on nearby Ducie Street Image
The nature of the incident is yet to be confirmed by @gmpolice Image
However police activity appears to be focused around some caravans - witnesses also report seeing the police helicopter circling the area Image
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