The Greater Manchester Police serious and organised crime base in Tameside has been evacuated this morning over 'safety fears'.

A police spokesman confirmed the Nexus House building, on Alexandria Drive, in Ashton-under-Lyne, was evacuated.

He added the situation was 'ongoing' and there is no longer anyone inside the building.

No further details regarding the incident have yet been released by GMP.

The building is the base for the force's Serious Crime Division, Economic Unit and Cold Case Unit.

Nexus House is also the home to GMP's Operation Challenger, which works to dismantle organised crime gangs.

It is near Snipe Retail Park, at the junction with Manchester Road.

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