An interactive experience based on some much-loved children's stories is coming to Manchester.
28.02.2022 - 10:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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.
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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."
An interactive experience based on some much-loved children's stories is coming to Manchester.
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