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‘Suspect package’ outside Salford Cathedral was suitcase full of rubbish


Police investigating reports of a suspect package outside Salford Cathedral this morning have confirmed it was not a dangerous device.

Officers were called to the scene on Chapel Street on Thursday 23 July at around 7.45am.

They found a small suitcase had been left outside the steps of the Catholic cathedral.

On inspection the contents of the suitcase were revealed to be a variety of waste material.

Officers dispensed of the bag and its contents and no further action was taken.

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