Major armed police response at university was 'misunderstanding'

Six armed response units were seen entering a Manchester university - but not everything was as it seemed.

Students witnessed the scene unfold, at Manchester's Metropolitan University's Grosvenor East building, after police were called to reports of a man carrying a sword - reports the Manchester Evening News. Armed officers entered the building following the report, however on arrival it was found the 'sword' was a rehearsal prop from the theatre department.READ MORE: He was sent to prison because of what was on his 'remarkable' graft phone

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed: "Armed officers were called to a building on Grosvenor Street this morning after reports were made of a male with a sword in the city centre." "After locating the male, officers found the sword to be a wooden prop designed for theatrical purposes. The incident has been stood down."

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