Bomb disposal incident LIVE as homes evacuated in Prestwich after 'historic unexploded ordnance' found - updates

Today16:58 BSTMaps shows area of cordonThis map shows the area of the cordon in Prestwich. It is close to the Mark E Smith mural.Map of the cordon in PrestwichToday16:54 BSTFull police statementGMP Bury have said: "This evening a small cordon is in place after a historic unexploded ordnance was discovered in the basement of an address on Clifton Road in Prestwich #Bury earlier today (Monday 31 August 2026)."Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts are attending to assess the item."Roads have been closed and residents have been asked to stay in their homes while officers make the area safe."