
Emma Butterworth
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One neighbour who lives on Denison Road, 20-year-old Ben Middleton, said he woke up to blue flashing lights around 5:05 this morning Manchester News MEN


I’m here outside the Red Lion pub on Westleigh Lane in Leigh, where a fire broke out this morning Manchester News MEN

Police and CSI are at the scene where the fire looks to have been put out, with local residents claiming that they could initially smell smoke at around 7:40 AM Manchester News MEN


Reports are circulating around the community that a teacher from a local primary school initially reported the fire, calling the fire brigade and diverting children away from the building Manchester News MEN

Workers inside a local sandwich down the road from the pub have said that Westleigh Lane has been closed for most of the morning, causing disruption in the area Manchester News MEN

The pub has apparently been permanently closed since October 2024, with the cause of the fire unknown as of yet Manchester News MEN

I’m here at a scene in Swinton where a serious incident has occured which has resulted in a man being seriously hurt Manchester News MEN


Emergency vehicles are still at the scene just outside Swinton police station after the incident occured at around 12.25pm Manchester News MEN


Greater Manchester Police have released a statement which said the man has recieved potentially life changing injuries and has been taken to hospital for further treatment, a cordon remains in place Manchester News MEN

I’m outside The Observatory on Chapel Walks reporting from the scene where a building has been targeted for the second time in 5 weeks, windows have been smashed and red paint has been thrown over the building Manchester News MEN


A criminal damage investigation has been launched this morning by police with enquiries currently ongoing, they have asked anyone with information to come forward Manchester News MEN

No one has come forward to take responsibility yet but the building, which is home to Manchester’s base for Aviva Insurace Company, was previously targeted by pro-Palestine protesters on March 11 Manchester News MEN


Of the incident, one passer by who works on King Street said: “Jesus that’s mad, it’s the last thing you want to see coming to work on a Monday morning, I just hope they don’t do it to our building” Manchester News MEN

Another who wished to remain anonymous said: “whoever it is they’re clearly sending a message, it’s a little bit beyond a protest and more in the realm of a threat. I don’t care what your message is if you’re making the public feel unsafe then it’s not fair.” Manchester News MEN


Another person who works nearby, 21-year-old Ellie, said about the incident: “You see this happening all the time now in the city, the shock factor is wearing off.” Manchester News MEN


Good morning, I’m here outside Peel Monument on Holcombe Hill in Ramsbottom where families flock each year on Good Friday to partake in an egg rolling tradition. Here is local resident Alex Bailey and his son Rowan partaking in the activities Manchester News MEN