Bomb squad LIVE as fire crews, police and ambulances called to Stockport street

A bomb disposal team has been called to a street in Stockport.

The response follows the discovery of an item believed to be an unexploded grenade, the MEN understands. Fire crews, police and paramedics are also at the scene.

The incident centers around Demmings Road, Cheadle, off Councillor Lane.

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The Manchester Evening News has approached GMP and Greater Manchester Fire Service for comment.

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A witness at the scene has just heard the controlled explosion of the device take place nearby to the scene.

They said they heard a 'huge bang'. It is thought bomb disposal units carried out the procedure on an unexploded grenade.

Police cordoned off a field nearby.

A cordon has been set up by officers on a field near Kelsall Road ahead of a 'controlled explosion' being carried out.

The M.E.N understands a 'controlled explosion' will be carried out shortly.

It follows reports that a grenade had been found inside a property.

We have approached Greater Manchester Police for a full statement.

Here are some pictures from the live police scene this evening

Fire crews also remain in attendance this evening

An ambulance service incident response unit van and more police vehicles left the scene a short time ago.

Army bomb disposal units remain at the scene this evening.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Shortly after 4.20pm today (Tuesday 1 October), two fire engines from Stockport and Cheadle were called to attend an incident on Demmings Road, Cheadle.

“Crews arrived quickly and are