Premier Inn evacuated in suspicious package scare

A Premier Inn in Manchester was evacuated after a suspicious package was found in the property yesterday.

The police and EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) personnel were called to the hotel on Victoria Bridge Street.

However upon further inspection the package was deemed safe and guests were allowed to return to the hotel.

A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: “The suspicious package at the Premier Inn hotel on Victoria Bridge Street in Manchester has been confirmed as a non-viable device and not suspicious.

“The cordons are now being lifted and staff and guests are being invited back into the hotel.”