Bomb squad swoops on Morrisons supermarket with shoppers evacuated & warned to stay away after ‘attempted robbery’
A BOMB squad has swooped on a Morrisons supermarket after reports of a “suspicious package” following an “attempted robbery”.
Cops rushed to the supermarket in Chorlton, Manchester, this morning with frightened shoppers evacuated from the area.
It’s believed the suspicious device is linked to an attempted robbery of a cash machine at the store on Wilbraham Road.
Images show an area taped off near to the Morrisons petrol station.
Shoppers were warned to stay away from the area but Greater Manchester Police said they believe it is an “isolated incident”.
Chorlton tram stop, which is next to the Morrisons, is also understood to be affected.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “At around 9.20am this morning (Thursday, January 2 2025), officers were called to reports of a suspicious package which was located by a member of the public on Wilbraham Road in Manchester.
“A nearby commercial premises has been evacuated as per standard procedure.
“The incident is believed to be isolated with no threat to the wider community and officers remain in the area.
“EOD [Explosive Ordnance Disposal] are attending the scene, and a small cordon is in place.”