BREAKING: Main road closed with large cordon in place and 'nursery evacuated' after suspicious items found

A main road in Bolton was closed this morning as police responded to reports of a ‘suspicious package’.

A section of Blackburn Road in the Sharples area is currently closed. It is closed between Holden Avenue and Stonyhurst Avenue.

Police said officers are responding to reports of suspicious items found in the area. A cordon has been established and there are reports that a day care center has been evacuated.

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A spokesperson for the force said: “Greater Manchester Police were called at around 8am today (Wednesday 22 March 2023) to Sweetloves Lane in Bolton to report the finding of suspicious items.

“Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is currently evaluating the items. A current 100m cordon has been established to ensure the safety of the public.

“It is believed that there is no increased risk to the community.” Traffic is currently being diverted from the area in both directions.

We will bring the latest updates on this incident on our live blog below as we get them.

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‘Loud bang’ heard by our reporter on the scene

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A bomb disposal robot has been deployed

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Our reporter Ethan is on the scene now.

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Pictures from the scene this morning

Bomb disposal experts on the scene in Bolton(Image: MEN)

Police in Bolton after finding ‘suspicious items’(Image: MEN)

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GMP Statement: Bomb Squad Assess ‘Suspicious Items’ With 100m Cordon At Site

In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said:

“Greater Manchester Police were called at around 8am today (Wednesday 22 March 2023) to Sweetloves Lane in Bolton to report the finding of suspicious items.
“Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is currently evaluating the items. A current 100m cordon has been established to ensure the safety of the public.
“It is believed that there is no increased risk to the community.”

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Nearby nursery has been evacuated: reports

There are reports that a nursery near the road closure has been evacuated.

In a message to parents, the daycare said all the children were safe.

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Police visit canceled due to ongoing incident

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The section of Blackburn Road is closed

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BREAKING: Main road closed with large cordon in place and ‘nursery evacuated’ after suspicious items found