Suspicious package shuts Oldham street
The bomb squad are at the scene on Bow Street.
Last updated 6th Feb 2019
Part of Oldham town centre has been shut whilst a bomb squad investigates reports of a suspicious package.
Police were called to Bow Street just before 11am - and explosive ordnance disposal experts are examining what's been found using specialist equipment and a small robot.
It's shutting off a small back street near the town centre and affecting a number of car parks.
Some residents have been evacuated as a precaution - and there's around 6 mini cordons in place.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police reads:
"Shortly before 11am today (Wednesday 6 February 2019) police were called to reports of a suspicious package on Bow Street in Oldham.
An assessment is currently being made and EOD are attending the scene.
Some residents have been evacuated as a precaution.
A safety cordon is in place on Bow Street.
At this stage the disruption caused is believed to be minimal."