Emergency services called to city centre apartment block after reports of 'people on the roof'

Emergency services were called to a block of flats in Manchester city centre after reports of people seen standing on the roof. Fire crews were called to Great Ancoats Street at around 7.30pm this evening (Saturday 9 April).

Greater Manchester Fire Service confirmed they sent a number of crews to the scene and used a short extension ladder to assist the operation. Local residents described seeing a large emergency response in the area.

Pictures from the scene show a police car, four fire crews and a Technical Response Unit parked outside the block of flats. The nature of the incident has not been confirmed, and it is not yet clear if anyone was injured.

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Fire crews and police officers appeared to have left the area by around 8.30pm after it was believed to have been cleared, however. Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for more information.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: At around 7.30pm this evening (Saturday 9th April), two fire engines from Manchester central and Philips park fire station along with the Technical Response Unit from Ashton were called to reports of people on the roof of property on Great Ancoats Street, Manchester."

"Crews arrived quickly at scene. Firefighters using a short extension ladder are currently at the scene and been in attendance for around 20 minutes."