'There is no cause for alarm'
Gunshots may be heard coming from Manchester Airport tomorrow and in the coming weeks as police officers carry out training.
Police said specialist officers will be taking part in the training at the airport for five Thursdays in a row from tomorrow . 'Routine exercises' will be carried out, including some that will involve blank ammunition. Police said shots may be heard in the surrounding area but that there is 'no cause for alarm'. The training is due to take place between 10pm and 1am.READ MORE: Tragic house fire that killed mum and left teen daughter fighting for life started by candle, inquest hears
A post on the GMP Manchester Airport Facebook page said: "Specialist officers from Greater Manchester Police will be carrying out training at Manchester Airport on five successive Thursday nights from October 26 2023 from around 10:00pm until 1am. "These are routine exercises and there is no cause for alarm but the exercises will involve blank ammunition that may be heard in the surrounding area."Read more of today's top stories here
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