Bomb squad called after 'historic unexploded ordnance' found in Bury garden

NewsGreater Manchester NewsBuryAn unexploded military device was uncovered in a garden20:54, 22 Aug 2026A controlled explosion is to take place in Bury tonight after a historic unexploded military device was found.The item was uncovered in the garden of an address on Lime Avenue in Whitefield shortly before 5pm this evening (Saturday, August 22).A cordon was put in place, with Lime Avenue and neighbouring Birch Avenue closed, and residents were asked to remain indoors whilst it was assessed.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterExplosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts attended at the scene to examine it.It is believed to be 'an historic unexploded ordnance,' Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said in a statement issued tonight."The decision was m