"We saw the bomb squad and all started to worry": Street awoken by explosives units as guns and 'grenade' uncovered in house
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAn unassuming residential street in Bolton was suddenly awoken by the sound of bomb disposal units arriving on Tuesday morning (February 20).
Worried locals 'tried to get out' of their homes as their street was being taped off at around 8.30am. Police and fire crews were also descended on Milton Crescent, Farnworth, after authorities received intelligence relating to the 'location of firearms' at a property.
Specialist Explosive Ordinances Disposal units, along with paramedics, were called to the scene early in the morning before a haul of 'offensive weapons' were uncovered, including a suspected grenade, guns and ammunition. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go. It was later confirmed that the grenade was 'not viable' and posed no threat to the community.
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