CEOAFRICA gathered that a plastic magazine, trigger, and a 3D printer which detectives suspect could be fitted together to make a firearm, were found in Wythenshawe on Thursday, during a raid.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said forensic experts were assessing whether the parts could make a viable gun.

Meanwhile, a man is said to have been arrested on suspicion of making gunpowder and remains in custody.

A force spokesman said if the tests showed the parts could make a functioning weapon it would be the "first ever seizure of this kind in the UK".