Pariser Building major incident

A major incident has been declared following the identification of an unstable and potentially explosive material in the Pariser Building (North campus). The building has been evacuated and the police and fire service are present. The situation is being closely monitored and at the current time Renold Building and Ferranti have also been evacuated on the advice of the emergency services and staff and students based in all three buildings have been advised to go home. Sackville Street, between Mancunian Way and Whitworth Street, has been cordoned off by police and there is major disruption to travel in the area. Entry into Charles Street Car Park is currently not permitted, however, vehicles are now able to exit the car park following the road diversions currently in place. Members of the University's Major Incident Planning team are meeting regularly and will provide an update on the situation later this afternoon.