Manchester city centre 'unexploded tank cartridge' closes roads Published duration 24 October 2018

image copyright GMP image caption Police believe the ordnance had been there for some time

A device believed to be an unexploded tank cartridge has been found in Manchester, with nearby roads closed and several buildings evacuated.

Greater Manchester Police were called to a building site on Newquay Street in the city centre at 10:55 BST.

Quay Street was temporarily closed at the junction with Water Street and the bridge that crosses the River Irwell was also closed.

Police said it was likely the device had been there for some time.

image caption Police set up a cordon as military bomb disposal units arrived

A 100-metre cordon was put in place and people were asked to vacate flats and other buildings in the area.

A military bomb disposal unit also attended the scene.

GMP said officers had left the scene by 14:30 and the device was removed.