A suspect was detained after law enforcement promptly arrived at the scene where a man was claiming to possess an explosive device, according to the Daily Mail.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said on Twitter that they had arrested a man on "suspicion of making a malicious communication".
Police are currently at the scene of an incident in #Dukinfield, #Tameside. pic.twitter.com/rCRovNzzfd
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) January 16, 2020
Reports say police have put a cordon in place on Birch Lane and are advising people in the neighbourhood to stay at home and lock their doors. Bomb disposal officers have reportedly arrived to assess a suspicious package at the scene.
