Police and fire crews to flood Manchester city centre today in training exercise

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An emergency services training exercise is taking place in Manchester city centre today. Police, firefighters and others are all taking part in the pre-planned operation on Monday.

The 'mock scenario' exercise has been organised to make sure officers have training for real-life situations. No further details on the location or timings have been revealed, but police say it's not related to counter terrorism. READ MORE: 'She could have died': Woman, 75, left with bleed on the brain and horrific injuries after brutal attack near flat In a statement GMP said: "A Greater Manchester Police and partner agencies will today (Monday 28 February 2022) take part in an exercise in Manchester City Centre. "The exercise is not a real incident or emergency.

It is a mock scenario, not related to counter terrorism policing. "This is a test of the multi-agency response to incidents and emergencies, ensuring we work together to deliver an outstanding service.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "We will be taking part in an exercise in Manchester City Centre today with @gmpolice and partners. "The exercise is not a real incident or emergency. "This will test the multi-agency response to incidents and emergencies, ensuring we work together to deliver an outstanding service."