Police spend second day searching commercial unit after armed swoop

Police were today spending a second day searching a commercial unit in Manchester following a swoop by armed cops.

Firearms officers were called to the unit in north Manchester at around 11am on Thursday following reports of two men causing a disturbance and making threats. Fire crews were later called at around 5pm to a suspected gas leak at the property.

Firefighters spent Thursday evening making sure the unit was safe. Today (Friday) the fire service were no longer at the scene but a heavy police presence remained.

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Pictures from the scene showed crack Tactical Aid Unit police remained at the unit alongside specialist crime scene investigators. Officer were spotted with 'wham rams' which are used to break down doors.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was unable to provide an update today but said in a previous statement: "Police received a call at 11am this morning, Thursday 23 February 2023, to reports of two men at a property on Monsall Road in Manchester, who were causing a disturbance.

"Due to the nature of threats being made, firearms officers from GMP attended the scene. There is currently a scene in place and investigations are ongoing."

In their own statement, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said previously: "Just before 5pm today, firefighters were asked to attend an address on Monsall Road in Manchester where there was a suspected gas leak.

"Firefighters and Cadent Gas engineers have attended the scene and worked together to isolate the gas supply to the property and ensure that everyone is safe.There are no injuries and firefighters have already begun to leave the area.

"There is currently a cordon