Cordon lifted as bomb squad carry out controlled explosions more than 24 hours after 'substantial' hazardous materials found in house
Residents whose homes were evacuated after a 'substantial amount' of fireworks were found in a house in Stockport have been allowed to return to their properties after more than 24 hours. A number of controlled explosions have also been carried out in an 'isolated location' tonight .
"This activity relates to the safe disposal of the hazardous materials that were recovered from the property on Middleton Road in Reddish. It was a loud but safe disposal and residents should not be alarmed. The property on Middleton Road has now been made safe and the cordon has been lifted allowing residents to return safely.
"Over the weekend the presence of emergency services at the scene will gradually reduce but please do not be surprised that some vehicles and staff will remain. All hazardous materials have been safely recovered and, at the time of writing, are being disposed of in an isolated location.
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