Emergency services have responded to an incident at the Arndale Centre in Manchester city centre.

According to reports, staff and members of the public have been evacuated.

Witnesses at the scene reported armed police in attendance and video footage sent to the M.E.N. also showed paramedics were also there.

A GMP statement said: "Police are currently responding to an incident at Manchester Arndale Centre. There is not believed to be a wider threat to the community."

North West Ambulance Service confirmed crews were called to the scene.

But a spokesman said there were no casualties or patients taken to hospital.

We'll bring you further updates below, as we get them.

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