Jobcentre on busy street 'evacuated' as police scrambled over 'suspicious package'

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A Jobcentre was reportedly 'evacuated' as police responded to reports of a 'suspicious package' in Oldham this morning. Officers were called to the scene on Union Street earlier today following 'reports of a suspicious package located in a business'.

The Manchester Evening News understands that members of the public and staff were asked to leave the Jobcentre as an alarm sounded.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said the incident was a false alarm. It was 'stood down' a short time after. READ NEXT: Rider rushed to hospital after smash between e-bike and car in early hours A GMP spokesperson said: "This morning (Tuesday 17 September) officers were called to reports of a suspicious package located in a business on Union Street in Oldham. "Thankfully, this was a false alarm and the incident has been stood down." Read more of today's top stories here