The Arndale Centre, Manchester, has been evacuated, it's been reported.
A man was filmed being escorted away from the scene, amidst reports of a 'parcel' being found in the food court.
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Armed police cleared the area around the food court and sniffer dogs were sent in.
Chaos on Market Street. Arndale Centre is evacuated. Genuinely terrified
Everyone's just come running from the direction Arndale centre. I don't know what's happened.
There are reports of glass being broken and people running and screaming as police stepped in to secure the area.
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UPDATE: The Arndale Centre has now reopened. Police have removed the cordon and workers have been allowed back onto the site.
Credit: SWNS
Credit: SWNS
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The city of Manchester is on high-alert following last night's attack at Manchester Arena, in which 22 people died and around 60 more injured.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a man has been arrested, but is not believed to be connected with last night's attack.