Get you up to speed: Manchester’s Gay Village Sealed Off as Hotel Evacuated Following ‘Chemical Incident’
A hotel on Canal Street in Manchester’s Gay Village has been evacuated after police reported a suspected chemical smell, resulting in one arrest.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a man was arrested as specialist crews continue to examine the material linked to the reported chemical smell at the hotel.
Specialist crews are investigating the hotel room on Canal Street, Manchester, where a man has been arrested following reports of a chemical smell.
What we know so far
A hotel on Canal Street, the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village, has been evacuated amid a ‘chemical incident’. Police have cordoned off the area, focusing their investigation on a room within the hotel.
One man staying at the hotel has been arrested, and specialist crews are currently examining the material reported to emit a chemical smell. The police confirmed that the situation is under control and no injuries have been reported.
A cordon is in place extending from the junction with Abingdon Street to the junction with Sackville Street as authorities work to establish the full circumstances of the incident. A police spokesperson stated, “We are currently searching a hotel room at a premises on Canal Street, Manchester. This follows a report of a smell – currently believed to be chemicals – causing suspicion.”
The police have thanked the public for their patience as the investigation continues, assuring that further details will be provided as they become available.
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A hotel on Canal Street, the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village, has been evacuated amid a ‘chemical incident’.
A man staying at an unspecified hotel has been arrested and specialist crews are ‘examining the material’ inside the room.
A cordon from the junction with Abingdon Street to the junction with Sackville Street is in place.
The force said at about 1pm: ‘We are currently searching a hotel room at a premises on Canal Street, Manchester.
‘This follows a report of a smell – currently believed to be chemicals – causing suspicion.’
It added: ‘No one has been injured and we are working to establish the full circumstances.
‘We thank people for their patience as we continue with our work.’