Manchester United's Premier League game against Bournemouth has been abandoned owing to the discovery of a suspect package in the North West corner of Old Trafford.
Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves was informed that referee Jon Moss as told by a Manchester United official that an incident in the stands has caused an evacuation of the Stretford End and the Alex Ferguson Stand.
In the last few moments, police have confirmed that a 'suspect package' was found in the North-West corner of Old Trafford, and the game has now been called off.
Manchester United's match against AFC Bournemouth has been abandoned after two stands were evacuated due to a security alert
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) May 15, 2016
Now been confirmed to fans left inside the stadium the game has been abandoned. No idea when it might be played.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) May 15, 2016
#mufc confirm "suspect package" at Old Trafford
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) May 15, 2016
No announcement from MUFC apart from 'Operation Code Red' and two stands at Old Trafford now fully evacuated. #codered
— Daniel Taylor (@DTathletic) May 15, 2016
"Please remain calm and remain in your seats" announcement at Old Trafford.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) May 15, 2016
Here is how the news of the initial evacuation filtered through on Sky Sports:
More to follow.
