Bomb squads called to 'ATM explosion' in town centre as cordon remains in place

Cordon in place in Sale town centre after bomb squad sent to ATM 'explosion'

Emergency services were called to Sale town centre in the early hours of this morning © Google Maps

A cordon is in place in Sale town centre this morning after bomb disposal experts were dispatched to an ATM 'explosion'.

Emergency services were called to the attempted robbery at the Tesco ATM on Hereford Street at around 2.50am this morning (Monday 20 November). Police believe the suspects used an 'explosive device' to try and steal from a cash machine.

Police, fire crews and bomb disposal experts rushed to the scene and a cordon was put in place. No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.

Police said the closure is likely to remain in place throughout the morning, with businesses in the area impacted.

The cordon on Hereford Street is likely to remain in place this morning © Tailor 2 Fit (Facebook)

In a statement, a GMP spokesperson said: "At around 2:50am this morning (Monday 20 November) Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of an attempted robbery at a premises on Hereford Street, Sale. It’s believed that the suspects used an explosive device to gain access to a cash machine.

"Colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) also attended the scene, thankfully no injuries were reported. A scene remains in place which is likely to impact local businesses and travel in the area for the duration of the morning.

"No arrests have been made at this stage but police are following a number of lines of enquiry."