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Reports of explosion in Manchester

Police are warning people to stay away from the Manchester Arena area after reports of an explosion.

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There have been reports of an explosion in the UK city of Manchester.

Police are warning people to stay away from the Manchester Arena area.

Suzy Mitchell, 26, whose flat is opposite the venue, reported a huge bang rocking the neighbourhood.

She told the Press Association: "(I) just heard a huge bang from my bed, came out to the front of my apartments (we're on the top floor so have perfect view) and everyone was running away in big crowds.

"Currently lots of emergency services going to and from. But can't see anything substantial as of yet except fleeing people and lots of cars."


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