Tesco in Baguley, Wythenshawe was the victim of an armed robbery last night according to reports on social media.

The Greater Manchester Police helicopter was mobilised and was hovering over the Altrincham Road area at about 10pm.

One Tesco worker, who was not on duty last night, commenting on GMP Wythenshawe’s Facebook page, said colleagues had been shaken up by the incident but no-one was injured.

GMP have not yet provided details of the incident.