33-year-old man arrested in connection to explosion

    Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of causing an explosion to endanger life.

    The blast took place yesterday at around 12:40pm on Cecil Road, Manchester, damaging properties and injuring five men. Two of which remain in hospital, one fighting for his life and the other in a stable condition.

    Police arrested the suspect in hospital and residents have now been allowed back into their homes.

    Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 3101.

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