Armed Police Raid Stand Lane in Radcliffe

0:00On March 30, police descended on Stan Lane and Ratcliffe this afternoon with a massive response, including armed officers, vans, and undercover. Cars. The whole street got cordoned off both ways from Ratcliffe New Road to Thornley Street, right near a local business. They're focusing efforts around that building, with officers posted uptight. No word yet on what's going down, but Greater Manchester Police are still on scene handling it. Traffic's piling up fast, especially on nearby New Road. Local buses took a hit too. The 98 service got diverted through Ratcliffe New Road and Barry New Road both ways, skipping 12 stops along. Stan Lane. Barry Council jumped in quick, telling folks to steer clear of the area, and find alternate routes. Motorists got the same heads up to avoid the mess. Cops are sticking around while they sort this out, and will keep eyes on it for any fresh details as they drop.