Manchester police say suspicious item on bus declared safe
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There were reports that a suspicious item had been found on a bus at Manchester Piccadilly bus station.
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LONDON (AFP) - A suspicious package found on a bus in Manchester, north-west England, on Saturday (Sept 5) has been declared safe, police said.
"Officers have assessed the item and it has been confirmed that the item is safe and there is no risk to the public,"Greater Manchester Police said.
A cordon and road closures will be lifted shortly.
The package was found on a bus at the Manchester Picadilly bus station.