Moment bomb squad descends on Rochdale street as residents forced to flee homes
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThis is the moment a 'bomb squad' arrived on a Greater Manchester street after residents were evacuated from their homes. Police and firefighters have been in attendance on Ashfield Road, in Rochdale, this evening (February 15).
It's understood the evacuation follows the discovery of Second World War-era weapons, including rifles and grenades. The discovery was made as police responded to concerns for the welfare of a resident on the street.
A cordon was also in place on nearby Osbourne Street. Residents had to be reminded by officers that they should stay away from their homes 'for their own safety'. Follow live updates here. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services are currently responding to an ongoing incident on Ashfield Road in Rochdale.
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