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A man has been staging protest on top of a crane in Salford since 5AM - and says he could be there for 'weeks'

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A man has been staging a protest on top of a crane, police have confirmed. Eyewitness say he is now approaching hour-17 of the protest.

The man ascended the crane in Chapel Street, Salford, at around 5am, according to Greater Manchester Police. Residents say officers have been trying to communicate with the protester all day and are continuing into the evening, including flying drones around the area. READ MORE:Mum traumatised as her babies 'flung to the floor' and hurt after bus smashed into building in horror crash Other emergency services, including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are also in attendance.

One witness, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “He has been shouting down to police and people saying he's not coming down and that he can stay up there for at least a week, the work men all got sent home this morning.” It has not been confirmed exactly what the man is protesting against or how he got to the top of the crane.

Another local added: "He was shouting down to the ground. Police and the fire service were at the scene and the police are still there." The force has confirmed the man has been atop the large blue Heyrod crane since 5am.

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