Chaos has unfolded on a Manchester residential street after suspicious items were found outside two homes less than 24 hours apart, sparking evacuations and a major police operation. Officers investigating the discovery of a suspicious item in the Fallowfield area found a second object outside a property on Rostherne Avenue at around 2.45pm on Sunday, June 7.
The latest discovery came after police were called to a suspicious item found in the front garden of a property on Abram Close shortly after 6.05pm on Saturday. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists assessed the first item, with around 20 nearby properties evacuated as a precaution. Police and partner agencies remain at the scene following Sunday’s discovery, with a cordon in place around the area. As a precaution, several more homes have been evacuated while emergency services continue their work. No arrests have been made and enquiries are currently ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Peter Morley, of Greater Manchester Police’s City of Manchester Division, said: “We thank everyone for their patience so far whilst we deal with this incident as our investigation into the full circumstances continues.
“Incidents such as these are likely to cause alarm in the local community, but please be reassured that there is no wider threat.
“A number of road closures are in place, please avoid the area and find alternative routes.
“Officers will be on hand to ensure the safety of people in the nearby area – please speak to them if you have any concerns.
“As our work continues, it is vital that anyone who has any information – no matter how small – should report it to us and allow us to investigate.
“Any information, CCTV, dash cam or mobile phone footage, can be shared with us online via our LiveChat service at gmp.police.uk or by calling 0161 856 4259, quoting the log number 1948 of 07/06/26.
“Details can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency.”