Armed police cordon off street in suspected ‘hazardous incident’ | UK | News

Armed police blockaded part of Salford as officers searched a vehicle during the incident on Wednesday evening.

A section of Loganberry Boulevard near the shopping area was cordoned off around 9 p.m. on May 27.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and inspected the black vehicle. Images distributed publicly on Snapchat appear to show multiple emergency vehicles present. Manchester Evening News reports.

The response follows reports of a suspected dangerous incident. Fire crews ‘assessed and checked’ the substance but no further details were released.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 9pm this evening (Wednesday, May 27), fire crews were called to Hankinson Way in Salford to reports of a suspected hazardous material.”

“Two fire engines from Salford quickly arrived at the scene and worked with Manchester Police to safely assess and control the substance.

“Crews were there for approximately 45 minutes before reporting the incident to police.”

Manchester Police were contacted for a statement regarding the incident.