December 9th, 2010 by Sarah. No comments As we reported earlier today, a tabloid newspaper claimed that Greater Manchester Police were taking seriously a purported Al Qaeda threat to target the set of Coronation Street tonight during the show’s live broadcast… However, a GMP spokesperson has now denied the claim. Superintendent Jim Liggett issued the denial to The Bolton News, saying, “I want to clarify that we have categorically not been made aware of any threat from Al-Qaeda or any other [terrorist] organisation. “Quite simply, Granada approached GMP to inform us they were employing a private security firm to help ensure tonight’s live programme went ahead without outside interference… “As part of their operation they asked for police assistance and we agreed to deploy a very small number of officers and PCSOs to help patrol the set’s perimeter fence. “This small police operation will be paid for by Granada and will not cost taxpayers an extra penny. “To reiterate, there is no speci...