Manhunt

Police have received information that a known criminal, believed to be armed, intends to attend a concert in Manchester city centre. The police are treating the threat seriously, have deployed resources and are monitoring the situation to prevent any potential risk to public safety.

The piece is an episode of a programme centred on police activity. It falls within the broader genre of a police‑focused drama, presenting a self‑contained story that follows law‑enforcement officers as they act on new information. In this instalment, officers are tipped off that a recognised offender – someone already on their radar – is believed to be carrying a firearm. The intelligence further indicates that the individual intends to join a concert taking place in Manchester’s city centre. The narrative builds around the police response to that warning. With the prospect of an armed person potentially mixing into a crowded public event, the episode tracks how the team evaluates the risk, coordinates resources and prepares to intervene should the threat materialise. Ultimately, the story hinges on the tension between the looming danger of a gun‑armed criminal attending a high‑profile gathering and the efforts of the police to prevent any incident before it unfolds in Manchester’s bustling centre.