Salford WW2-era bomb find in garden prompts evacuation
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People were told to leave their homes on Moss Lane in Swinton
Residents have been moved out of their homes after an unexploded bomb believed to be from World War Two was found in a garden.
The device was discovered at the home on Moss Lane in Swinton, Salford, shortly before 11:30 GMT.
A cordon was put in place and nearby houses were evacuated, Greater Manchester Police said.
The force said an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was brought in to assess the device before declaring it safe.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said at about 16:00 GMT they were leaving the scene and people were returning home.
They said all previous advice for residents further from the device, who had been told stay inside and away from windows, was lifted.
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