Device 'posted through letterbox' in Eccles was 'viable' as homes are evacuated
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThis is the device that sparked a bomb alert and led to evacuations on a Salford housing estate tonight. The Manchester Evening News understands the device was deemed to be 'viable' at the scene and as such, a controlled explosion was carried out as a precaution.
We understand the alarm was raised after the item was posted through a letterbox inside a package at a house on the street. There have been no reports of any injuries. READ MORE: Four-year-old boy dies from injuries after horrific Wigan house fire which killed his father In an update tonight, police said officers would remain at the scene 'while they carry out further enquiries', but added there's not believed to be 'any wider risk to the community'.
Bomb disposal experts, specialist fire service teams and paramedics were called to Cassidy Way, near Monton in Eccles, earlier on Tuesday afternoon.
Police said a number of homes were evacuated on the new-build estate as a result after the discovery of what they called a 'suspicious item' at a house.
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