A road was closed by police and a large cordon was set up after an alleged grenade was donated to a charity shop. The device was in handed over furniture, confirmed the Manchester police.
As a result, Mesnes Street in Wigan was closed, between Northway and Standishgate around the British Heart Foundation store. The police announced that as a result a cordon was set and “specialists” went to the scene.
Police said officers received signals at 10:40 a.m. today, Sunday, that an alleged grenade contained in furniture had been donated to a charity shop.
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GMP said investigations were ongoing, but did not consider “any malicious intent”.
In a statement, GMP Wigan said: “At around 10.40 today (Sunday, May 1, 2022) we received a report of an alleged grenade contained in furniture donated to a charity store on Mesnes Street, Wigan.
“Specialists are present, and a cordon has been set as a precautionary measure.
“Specialists” were present, police said (Image: Adam Vaughn)
“Investigations are ongoing, but no malicious intent is considered at this stage.”
The fire department is also present.
We will provide you with live updates from the scene.
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