Supermarket cordoned off after suspicious package found

Police have cordoned off a large area as the package is investigated Credit: ITV Granada

A bomb disposal unit has been called to a supermarket after a suspicious package was found by a member of the public.

The device is believed to be linked to an attempted robbery of a cash machine at a Morrisons store in South Manchester.

The store on Wilbraham Road, Chorlton has been evacuated and a cordon is in place.

Chorlton tram stop next to the Morrisons store is also understood to be affected.

A large area of Chorlton has been closed off by police Credit: ITV Granada

Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 9.20am this morning (Thursday, 2 January 2025), officers were called to reports of a suspicious package which was located by a member of the public on Wilbraham Road in Manchester.

"A nearby commercial premises has been evacuated as per standard procedure."The incident is believed to be isolated with no threat to the wider community and officers remain in the area.

"EOD [Explosive Ordnance Disposal] are attending the scene, and a small cordon is in place."

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