Bomb squad is called to Stockport estate after man is found dead in a property with 'suspicious items'

A bomb squad sent shockwaves through a Stockport estate where a man was found dead with 'suspicious items' at lunchtime today.

Terrified neighbours were told to remain indoors while police investigated the death of the man in a property and a bomb disposal unit arrived at the scene.

The street was taped off from the public from the afternoon until the early evening as they carried out enquiries.

After working inside the property for some time, bomb disposal officers were pictured removing a red box from it before leaving the scene shortly before 5pm. 

The 'suspicious' items were inspected and eventually deemed safe, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

Philip Nightingale said he returned from a shopping trip to find his flat in the middle of a large police cordon.

'I was a bit scared when I saw the bomb squad,' Mr Nightingale told Manchester Evening News. 

'I thought 'what the hell is going on here?' 

A spokesperson for GMP said: 'Greater Manchester Police were called to Woodhall Crescent in Stockport at around midday today to a report for the concern of the welfare of a man.

'Officers attended and sadly found a man deceased at the scene which is believed to not be suspicious and next of kin have been informed.

'Whilst entering the property suspicious items were found and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) subsequently attended to inspect. 

'This has now been completed and those items deemed safe.

'Enquiries on ongoing, with a cordon put in place at the time, to establish the full circumstances and ensure the safety of residents.'

The street has now been reopened for public use.

MailOnline has contacted Grater Manchester Police for further information.