Terrified neighbours warned to 'stay inside' as bomb squad descends on street after man found dead

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Terrified neighbours living in Stockport were told to 'stay inside' their homes after a bomb squad descended on their street.

Police were called to Woodhall Crescent in Reddish at about midday today (Monday) after receiving concerns for the welfare of a man.

A man was found dead at a property on the street. His death is not believed to be suspicious, officers said. However, 'suspicious items', which the Manchester Evening News understands to be old firearms, were also discovered inside the address. READ MORE: Investigation underway after death of Strangeways prisoner Neighbours watched on in shock as their street was taped off by police while an alleyway running behind a block of flats was also cordoned off.

Residents said they were warned to ‘stay inside’ as a bomb squad descended on the property. One woman, who asked not to be named, said a police officer told her that ‘explosives’ had been found at the address. "They taped off the gardens and the whole of the crescent," she added. “It’s unnerving, especially when you’ve got kids and stuff.” Meanwhile, Philip Nightingale said he returned from a shopping trip to find his flat in the middle of a large police cordon. "I was a bit scared when I saw the bomb squad," he said. "I thought 'what the hell is going on here?'. "Half of the neighbours were out.