UK: Officials responding to security incident along Great Southern Street in Manchester the morning of Nov. 17

Authorities are responding to an unspecified security incident along Great Southern Street in the Moss Side area of Manchester on the morning of Nov. 17. At least two people are dead, and police have arrested one suspect. Officials have asked people to avoid the area while investigations continue.

Heightened security measures will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours. Localized transport and business disruptions are probable.