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Politics · 3 hours ago

Police launch major operation in Salford, blocking roads with 100m cordon

Police launch major operation in Salford, blocking roads with 100m cordon

A large police operation began in Salford on Sunday afternoon, with Lancaster Road and Voltaire Avenue blocked off. Authorities have established a 100-metre cordon around the area encompassing Eccles Old Road and Cholmondeley Road. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is also at the scene, though the incident's nature remains unknown.

Reported by Manchester Evening News · How we write briefs

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