The crime scene took place on a street in Bolton after the explosion. Police and a bomb squad were called to report a “small explosion” in Longcove, Farnworth, at about 10:10 p.m. Sunday (May 1st).
The Army for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was present and discovered a “viable” device, which it then made safe. Police have not yet revealed the nature of the device. No one was arrested or injured, police said.
The back street near Longcosway remains sealed this afternoon, more than 12 hours after the blast. Photos from the scene show that tactical aid officers are conducting fingertips searches in the breakaway zone.
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Detective Inspector Sarah Bell, of GMP at Bolton CID, said: “EOD was present and made the device safe, but confirmed it was a viable device.
“We are asking for information, in particular whether we can ask members of the public to check the recordings of CCTV cameras and cameras of Longcauseway and Moorhead Close.”
Anyone with information should call the police on 0161 856 5830, citing incident 3194 on 01.05.2022. The information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat feature at www.gmp.police.uk. If you cannot report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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