LIVE: Armed police descend on Salford street as cordon in place

Armed police have descended on a road in Salford this evening, with a cordon in place.

Officers have taped off Gladstone Road in Eccles on Friday evening (June 28). The exact nature of the incident is currently unclear.

Pictures show multiple police cars stationed at the junction of Liverpool Road and Gladstone Road, with a number of officers stationed at the scene.

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It is not currently known when the road will reopen.

Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for more information.

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We are currently awaiting a police statement from Greater Manchester Police, giving us more details on this incident. Once we have it it will be published on the Manchester Evening News website.

Pictures from Liverpool Road tonight show a large police presence witrh the road taped off. Armed police appear to be working on the scene as the night draws in.

Pictures from the scene show armed police searching following the incident.

Good evening. There is currently a cordon in place on Liverpool Road in Eccles with a large police presence. We have asked Greater Manchester Police for more information and will keep you updated on this blog.