A BOMB squad was called to a street in Greater Manchester after "explosives and a firearm" were discovered inside a house.

       A street was cordoned off by armed police who arrived at the scene in Tameside earlier today.

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       Police cordoned off a street in Greater Manchester earlier today Credit: MEN Media 2

       A bomb squad was sent to the scene in Tameside Credit: MEN Media

       An eyewitness told Manchester Evening News that residents were told not to leave their homes.

       A bomb disposal device was reportedly being used on the scene by specialist police.

       Meanwhile, a bomb disposal team were sent to Bolton police station after a "suspicious item" was seized from a man.

       Officers stopped two "suspicious males" in the early hours of Friday morning.

       The police station and nearby shops were closed this morning as a precaution.

       Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for comment.

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