Street taped off and homes evacuated after suspected grenade found - latest updates

Emergency services have taped off part of a Stockport street after a suspected grenade was found.

A bomb disposal unit is on its way to Gorton Road, in Reddish, this afternoon (July 26).

Images from the scene show an area taped off by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.

Firefighters can be seen in attendance in the area, alongside officers from Greater Manchester Police.

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The Manchester Evening News understands an unexploded device has been discovered in the area.

Exact details of the nature of the incident are yet to be confirmed.

GMP and GMFRS have both been approached for further information.

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A reporter is on their way to the scene.

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This is the item which has sparked a cordon and small evacuation this afternoon.

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The M.E.N. understands the bomb disposal unit's arrival is 'imminent'.

The entrance to the centre is currently shut off with police, fire and an ambulance in attendance. I understand they are waiting for the arrival of the bomb squad which is said to be imminent @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/f8mjalswDn

Our reporter Greta is at the scene.

Good afternoon, I’m on Gorton Road in Reddish where Reddish Business Centre is currently cordoned off following the discovery earlier today of a suspected grenade @MENnewsdesk pic.twitter.com/uks5md01pt

A number of homes have been evacuated surrounding the scene.

The device is understood to be historic.

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed a suspected grenade was found in the area.

A force spokesperson said:

"At around 12.30pm