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Homes evacuated as bomb squad called in following discovery of World War Two ordnance

Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 28th Sep 2025  
Police are at the scene of a suspected WWII ordnance in Mottram St Andrew (Credit: Cheshire Police)
Police are at the scene of a suspected WWII ordnance in Mottram St Andrew (Credit: Cheshire Police)
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A bomb squad has been called in following the discovery of a second world war ordnance.

Cheshire Police are currently in attendance at Priest Lane in Mottram St Andrew.

It comes following the discovery of a suspected World War Two ordnance.

The explosive ordnance disposal is also at the scene and are now assessing the device.

As a result of the incident, a number of properties in the local area have been evacuated.

A police cordon has been put in place as a precautionary measure.

     

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