direct to your inboxAn estimated 80 homes were evacuated following a bomb scare in Denton tonight.The emergency services were called to St Anne's Road in Denton shortly before 4.45pm following reports a 'pipe bomb' had been left in a ruckscack.Pictures from the scene showed a police cordon had been set up and residents reported the army bomb disposal squad was also at the scene.However, the 'device' uncovered was found not to be dangerous and a controlled explosion was not required.One resident, who declined to be named, said: "There are police and fire engines on site.
Residents are being evacuated."A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Firefighters are currently assisting Greater Manchester Police with an.
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