Police taped off a road as a suspected Second World War memorabilia device was found
A bomb squad was scrambled to a residential street, as police taped off the area. Officers cordoned off a bust Stockport road after reports of a suspected Second World War device.
Police rushed to Schools Hill at around 1.30pm this afternoon (February 17), amid the reports of a suspected Second World War memorabilia device that had been discovered. The area was roped off from the general public, and residents took to social media to warn people not to use the road.
An explosive ordinance disposal unit was sent to the scene. A detonation did take place, according to the force.
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It has not yet been confirmed if the device was viable, or if the detonation was a precautionary measure. GMP has said the area has now been made safe.