Overview
- Police released the 39-year-old on bail after arresting him on suspicion of possessing explosive materials.
- A hotel on Canal Street in the Gay Village was evacuated Monday after guests reported a strong chemical smell from a room.
- Specialist teams examined substances found in the room, ruled out an immediate explosive risk, and sent samples for laboratory analysis.
- A cordon that closed the stretch between Sackville Street and Richmond Street led to evacuations and business disruption before being lifted as the hotel reopened.
- Greater Manchester Police say the case is not being treated as terror-related, no injuries were reported, no other suspects are sought, and fire service HazMat teams carried out safety tests on site.