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Reports of a grenade found in Stalybridge

Monday, 9 January 2023 14:48

Cheetham Gardens, Warrington Street

Emergency services were called to Stalybridge after reports of a grenade being found.

Greater Manchester Police said they were called just before 11.25am on Monday morning (9 January) to reports of a grenade found on Cheetham Gardens, off Warrington Street.

Officers attended and a suspected historic grenade was found on arrival.

A cordon was in place at the location and EOD officers attended to make an assessment of the item, alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

GMP say the item has been assessed and was found to be not viable.

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