A cordon was set up by police outside Bury town hall with a major police presence today after reports of a suspect package. But it has now been removed after the scare was found to be a false alarm.
The Manchester Evening News undertands that the drama began after two women were seen to throw away a rucksack in the vacinity.
But nothing suspicious was found in the bag. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Fire crews were also mobilised to the scene and it is understood some buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that officers attended the scene after reports of a suspicious item on Knowsley Street, Bury.
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