Emergency services reveal exact Co-op Live problems after shows postponed again

Manchester City Council and the emergency services have issued a joint statement after more gigs were cancelled at the new Co-op Live arena.

Follow LIVE updates on Co-op Live here They revealed the exact issues that have led to the decision and the 'outstanding elements' that need to be sorted before a proper show. These include a fully tested emergency services communication system, some remaining internal security systems and fire safety measures.

"Our focus is, and always will be, the wellbeing of residents and visitors to our city. Following last Saturday’s test event, where temporary mitigations were put in place, we were assured that our concerns about the venue would be addressed before a public opening. The latest news comes in the wake of a horrendous week for the arena that is set to become the UK's largest indoor venue when it opens. Its test event last weekend had its capacity slashed from around 11,000 to 4,000 hours before it was due to start amid issues to do with power.

"To ensure all areas are ready for fans. To ensure that we can run all show safety, regretfully we have now had to take the decision to reschedule the planned The Black Keys and Peter Kay shows.

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