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.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 79-year-old woman was left in a critical condition when she was hit by a stolen car in Northern Moor.
The stolen VW Golf with the registration number ending FNM collided with the woman as she crossed Sale Road at around 6.45pm on Saturday 9 April 2016, after it had been pursued by police.
Police investigating the cause of the Wythenshawe Hall fire have confirmed it was started deliberately and have appealed to the public for help to find the culprits.
Wythenshawe Hall will be staging its Victorian Easter event as planned despite the devastating fire which destroyed the roof and clock tower of the historic Tudor building.
The Friends of Wythenshawe Hall have vowed to carry on with their planned events as they launch an appeal fund to help the popular attraction rise from the ashes.
Wythenshawe Hall’s event on Easter Monday, March 28 will be held outside in the park and will provide an opportunity for residents to show their support campaigners fighting to restore the building to its former glory.
The event will include Easter crafts, a treasure hunt, Punch & Judy show and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny.
An appeal fund launched shortly after the fire raised more than £1,000 in less than 24 hours. The campaigners aim to raise £250,000 to restore the building.
More than 50 firefighters and 10 fire engines tackled the blaze which started at 3.30am on March 15.
Meetings with Manchester City Council, who own the building, the Friends of Wythenshawe Hall and councillors in the area are being set up to come up with a plan to raise and MP, Mike Kane is raising the issue with the government department responsible for culture.
Meanwhile the Courtyard Cafe near the hall is open for business as usual.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services’ fire investigation team has been helping Greater Manchester Police with its investigation into the cause of the incident and it is thought that the fire was started deliberately.
Wythenshawe Police is appealing for anyone who may have any information to come forward by ringing 0161 856 4882, 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 79-year-old woman was left in a critical condition when she was hit by a stolen car in Northern Moor.
