Emergency services respond to a protest at a building in Irlam this morning.
A large number of emergency crews are currently on scene on Brinell Drive in Irlam. A cordon is in place on both sides of the road.
Pro-Palestinian protesters reportedly “barricaded” themselves in the building of the Dean Group, a company that manufactures and supplies castings.
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Palestine Action said in a statement: “Before 5am, a group broke into a Manchester-based weapons components manufacturer and dismantled machinery and equipment. Police have sealed off the premises and remain on the scene as activists continue to occupy Dean Group International.”
THE Manchester Evening News Crews were called to the scene at around 4.30am this morning (Monday). Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for further details.
The Dean Group has also been contacted for comment.
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10:13Ashlie Blakey
Tactical Support Unit and plainclothes officers on scene
A TAU van has just entered the cordon.
Crime scene tape remains in place along the entire road.
10:06Ashlie Blakey
Road closure from Martens Road to Cadishead Way
According to the Inrix traffic alert service, Brinell Drive is closed from Martens Road to Cadishead Way.
10:04Ashlie Blakey
Photos from the scene this morning
Here are some photos of the cordon and emergency services on Brinell Drive.
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Firefighters also on site
Firefighters were also called to the scene in Irlam in the early hours of this morning.
09:59Ashlie Blakey
Awaiting GMP statement
We have contacted GMP for further details on this incident this morning.
As soon as they send a statement, we will update this live blog.
09:49Ashlie Blakey
The road is closed
Brinell Street, which is in an industrial area, is closed off.
Emergency services blocked the road to traffic.
09:48Ashlie Blakey
Palestine Action says protesters ‘broke into’ building
Palestine Action said protesters broke into the Dean Group building this morning.
They said that “activists continue to occupy the building.”
09:46Ashlie Blakey
Our reporter Maisie is on site on Brinell Drive
The police remain posted on the road.
