A POLICE bomb squad has been called after a "suspicious item" was found near a nursery - with witnesses hearing a "loud bang".
Blackburn Road in Bolton, Greater Manchester was partly closed after cops responded to reports of a suspect package in the area.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police's bomb squad moved in after the items were found yards away from Little Lambs Nursery.
Footage shared on social media shows a bomb disposal robot at the scene.
Warning shouts from the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal squad were heard before a loud bang, witnesses claim.
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The cordon in place along the street has now been lifted.
Greater Manchester Police said: "GMP can confirm the cordon placed around Sweetloves Lane this morning in Bolton has been removed and the suspicious item, which was not an explosive, made safe by EOD.
"Officers would like to thank the local community for their co-operation and understanding on this."
Before the cordon was lifted, a police spokesman said: "Greater Manchester Police were called at around 8am today (Wednesday 22 March 2023) to Sweetloves Lane in Bolton to reports of suspicious items being found.
"Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are currently assessing the items. A current 100m cordon is in place to ensure the safety of the public.
"There is believed to be no wider risk to the community."
Fire crews have now left the scene and that the road has reopened.