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Parcels were stolen during a burglary at a Royal Mail depot in east Manchester.

It happened at the firm's Manchester East Delivery Office in Miles Platting on Wednesday night (September 17).

A large police presence was seen at the building on the corner of New Street and Canada Street at around 9pm.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed they were responding to reports of a burglary.

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An eyewitness said a ladder could be seen 'sticking out of a window' of the building, with officers 'surrounding' it in case anyone was inside.

Royal Mail said it is believed a 'small number' of parcels were taken during the break-in. View 2 Images

A company spokesperson sa

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