Suspicious package found in Failsworth property deemed ‘non-viable' after bomb squad scrambled
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA suspicious package found at a property in Failsworth has been deemed 'non-viable' by police. The alert led to the evacuation of a number of homes on Ellesmere Street and the surrounding roads this afternoon (March 13).
Emergency services, including officers from Greater Manchester Police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) were scrambled in a huge multi-agency response.
A large cordon was put in place and people were urged to avoid Ellesmere Street and the surrounding area while a property was inspected at the scene. READ MORE: Man arrested a week after police swarm M62 to 'bring car to stop' READ MORE: 'The person we trusted most destroyed our faith in humanity' Police have now confirmed the suspicious package was ‘non viable’ and the incident has been stood down.
No arrests were made in connection to the incident. Residents were able to return to their properties shortly before 6pm and police have thanked the public for their understanding.
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