Bomb squad descend on Stockport street after man found dead at home

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A bomb squad was known as in to analyze ‘suspicious gadgets’ in a Stockport residence after a person was discovered lifeless at residence.

Neighbours in Woodhall Crescent in Reddish, Better Manchester, have been advised to remain inside their houses at round noon on Monday.

Police have been responding to a welfare considerations report after they discovered a person lifeless at a property on the road.

It’s thought previous firearms have been present in the home, with Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) then scrambled to the scene.

Bomb disposal officers have been seen eradicating a purple field from the property earlier than leaving shortly earlier than 5pm.

Resident Philip Nightingale mentioned he returned from a buying journey to search out his flat in the course of a big police cordon.

“I used to be a bit scared once I noticed the bomb squad,” he advised Manchester Night Information. “I believed ‘what the hell is happening right here?’

“Half of the neighbours have been out. The police officer mentioned keep in the home. It’s by no means a uninteresting second round right here.”

A police spokesperson mentioned: “Better Manchester Police have been known as to Woodhall Crescent in Stockport at round noon at present to a report for the priority of the welfare of a person.

“Officers attended and sadly discovered a person deceased on the scene which is believed to not be suspicious and subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable.

“While coming into the property suspicious gadgets have been discovered and EOD subsequently attended to examine. This has now been accomplished and people gadgets deemed secure.

“Enquiries are ongoing, with a cordon put in place on the time, to determine the complete circumstances and make sure the security of residents.”