Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox The bomb squad have been scrambled to a village in Stockport after reports of a hand grenade found in a canal.
An area has been cordoned off near St Martin's Road in Marple for several hours. Police say the call came in at around 11.30am on Sunday and a 'suspected hand grenade' has been discovered at the scene.
Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here The A626 Station Road through Marple is among several roads in the area that is currently closed.
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