A street in Oldham was cordoned off this evening, with a bomb squad deployed.

A full cordon was in place, with multiple emergency crews at the scene. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were called to a property on Block Lane, near Oxford Street in Chadderton, this afternoon. Some nearby residents were evacuated.

A Explosives Ordnance Disposal van was seen within the cordon, along with a bomb assessment robot. 18:46 Eliana Nunes

The scene is now reopening

The scene is now reopening following the departure of the explosives teams. 18:43 Eliana Nunes

Incident stood down as device deemed 'non-suspicious'

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told The Mirror: "The incident has been stood down, device confirmed as non-suspicious." 18:37 Eliana Nunes

Residents to re

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