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Specialist police officers rushed to Wigan town centre when a suspected grenade was found in a charity shop.

Police were called at 10.40am on Sunday to a report of the grenade found within furniture donated to the shop on Mesnes Street.

A cordon was put in place as a precaution and inquiries were carried out by police.

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A spokesman said: “At around 10.40am today, we received a report of a suspected grenade contained within furniture donated to a charity shop on Mesnes Street, Wigan.

“Specialist officers are in attendance.

“A cordon has been put in place as a precaution.

“Enquiries are ongoing but, at this stage, there are not believed to be any malicious intentions.”

A cordon was erected on Mesnes Street when the suspected grenade was found. Pic: Google Street View

Shortly after noon, they confirmed the grenade was not viable.

The spokesman said: “Specialist officers have confirmed that the grenade is not a viable explosive device and are safely removing it. The cordon will be removed. Thank you to members of the public for your patience.”

Suspected grenade found in furniture donated to Wigan charity shop