Properties evacuated after suspected grenade find

Google streetview of cars driving along Gorton Road past a bus shelter with houses and a civic centre on either side.Google

Police said the discovery near Gorton Road was not believed to be suspicious

People have been evacuated from properties after a suspected grenade was found near a busy road, police have said.

Greater Manchester Police said the discovery close to Gorton Road, North Reddish was not believed to be suspicious.

Bomb disposal officers have been called to remove the device after it was found about midday.

Properties have been evacuated "as a precautionary measure", the force added.

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