Manchester bombing: 'Explosion' as armed police swoop on Moss Side property over terror attack

Another armed raid is underway in Moss Side following the Manchester terror attack.

The property is being searched as Greater Manchester Police attempt to close in on a suspected terror network linked to bomber Salman Abedi.

Locals described hearing an explosion as police closed off surrounding roads in the residential area.

And others told of the large presence of armed officers and police dogs near Selworthy Road on Sunday afternoon.

Dramatic pictures from the scene show police cars lining the street as officers guard the area while the raid is carried out.

One person wrote: “Just heard a huge explosion in Manc, then 4 coppers have just screamed past with sirens blaring. Hope it’s not what I’m thinking #Manchester.”

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: “Officers investigating the attack at the Manchester Arena have executed a warrant at an address in Moss Side. A search is currently on-going.

Three miles away, officers arrested a 25-year-old man in the Old Trafford area on suspicion of terrorism offences.

As it stands, 14 people in total have been arrested in connection with the investigation, of which two people have since been released without charge.

A total of 12 men remain in custody for questioning.

On Saturday, another raid was carried out in Moss Side.