Man arrested after explosive substances found

Date published: 16 July 2013


A 46-year-old Rochdale man has been arrested after suspected explosive substances were found at an address on Roch Mills Crescent.

The man was arrested on suspicion of making or possessing an explosive under suspicious circumstances.

Police started searching the house on Monday afternoon following reports of a domestic incident.

An army bomb disposal unit attended after "substances" were found.

Greater Manchester Police said there was never any threat to the community and the army were called in as a precaution.

Officers from GMP are now continuing to search the address as part of their ongoing enquiries.

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