Salford University evacuated after suspicious package found but police confirm it was a false alarm

SALFORD University was evacuated this evening following reports of a suspicious package which was later confirmed to be a false alarm.

Police had been called to the university's Peel Park campus to investigate the item which had been left under a bench.

The uni tweeted: “Buildings being evacuated on Peel Park campus; New Adelphi, Lady Hale and Clifford Whitworth library. Please follow instructions from staff.”

They confirmed police were  "in attendance" and added: "We will keep our students informed when we have more information."

In a statement they said a "sniffer dog was en route".

Images from the scene appeared to show a heavy police presence at the university library.

The uni later confirmed: "Police have confirmed we can now reopen buildings with immediate effect."

Sun Online has contacted Greater Manchester police for comment.

The city of Manchester is on heightened alert following last night's terror attack which killed 22 innocent victims.

Salman Abedi, 22, who was born in Manchester, was behind the deadly nail bomb massacre at the Ariana Grande concert that ISIS has now claimed responsibility for.