'Police incident' in Barton Road, Stretford as officers seal off The Melville pub

UPDATE: Man fighting for life in hospital after 'violent incident' at pub in Stretford

Police have responded to an incident in a pub tonight, closing off Barton Road in Stretford.

Officers sealed off the area between the Sevenways Roundabout and Melville Road as they carry out an investigation.

There was a heavy police presence inside and around The Melville pub.

Transport for Greater Manchester wrote on social media: "Barton Road, Stretford is closed in both directions between Sevenways Roundabout and Melville Road due to a police incident.

Police at the scene (ASP)

"Please use an alternative route."

The cause of the incident is not yet known (ASP)

Stagecoach tweeted: "****Urgent Update**** 25 & 256 srv.

The pub is closed off tonight (ASP)

"Due to the Police closure of Barton road we are unable to serve Between seven ways roundabout and lostock circle, diverting via Derbyshire lane, Park road, Barton dock road & Park way resuming at lostock circle in both directions."

There's a heavy police presence at the scene (ASP)

The cause of the incident is not yet known.

Barton Road has since reopened, however The Melville pub remains in a police cordon.

A police officer pictures the scene (ASP)

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