Manchester Metrolink services running through St Peter\u2019s Square were disrupted on Sunday 1st October after protestors decided to sit and stand on the tracks during protests outside the Conservative Party Conference (which was taking place at Manchester Central and the Midland Hotel). Whilst the Police dealt with the protestors Metrolink services were suspended through the area with trams from out of the city being turned at Cornbrook, Deansgate-Castlefield and Exchange Square. Services were still able to run into Piccadilly. Once the protestors were moved \u2013 two women were arrested on suspicion of obstructing the highway with one man arrested on suspicion of assaulting a Police officer \u2013 tram services resumed through the area but delays were still experienced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Manchester Metrolink services running through St Peter\u2019s Square were disrupted on Sunday 1st October after protestors decided to sit and stand on the tracks during protests outside the Conservative Party Conference (which was taking place at Manchester Central and the … Continue reading