UK: Bomb squad called to Bolton suburb as 'viable device' discovered

The bomb squad was called to a Bolton suburb after police discovered a ‘viable device’ following a ‘small explosion’.

Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of the explosion on Longcauseway, in Farnworth, just after 10pm on Sunday 1 May.

The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit found a “viable” device, which they then made safe. No arrests have been made and no-one was injured. Police are yet to reveal the nature of the device or where on the road the blast happened.