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 items’ in a Stockport home after a man was found dead at home.

Neighbours in Woodhall Crescent in Reddish, Greater Manchester, had been instructed to remain inside their properties at round noon on Monday.

Police had been responding to a welfare issues report once they found a man dead at a property on the street.

It is assumed outdated firearms had been found in the home, with Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) then scrambled to the scene.

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

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

“I was a bit scared when I saw the bomb squad,” he instructed Manchester Evening News. “I thought ‘what the hell is going on here?’

“Half of the neighbours were out. The police officer said stay in the house. It’s never a dull moment around here.”

A police spokesperson stated: “Greater Manchester Police were called to Woodhall Crescent in Stockport at around midday today to a report for the concern of the welfare of a man.

“Officers attended and sadly found a man deceased at the scene which is believed to not be suspicious and next of kin have been informed.

“Whilst entering the property suspicious items were found and EOD subsequently attended to inspect. This has now been completed and those items deemed safe.

“Enquiries are ongoing, with a cordon put in place at the time, to establish the full circumstances and ensure the safety of residents.”