LIVE: Huge police presence as road taped off amid reports of 'loud bang'
A road has been closed off amid reports of a 'loud bang'.
Eliza Street, in Hulme, has been taped off at the junction with Royce Road this morning (Monday, February 7).
A large police presence has been spotted on the street, as well as forensic officers and a tactical aid unit.
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One resident living near to the scene reported hearing a 'loud bang' at about 3am.
The nature of the incident is not yet clear.
Greater Manchester Police has been approached for further information.
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Forensic officers on scene at #elizastreet @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/0RqL23McVF
The cordon has closed #royceroad up to #chorltonroad and down #elizastreet pic.twitter.com/TUPtVReWMV
Our reporter Hana Kelly is at the scene in Eliza Street, Hulme, this morning.
There’s a police cordon up at #elizastreet after loud bangs were heard in the early hours. @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/XkFyxu377l
