The bomb squad have been scrambled to a village in Stockport after reports of a hand grenade found in a canal.
An area has been cordoned off near St Martin's Road in Marple for several hours.
Police say the call came in at around 11.30am on Sunday and a 'suspected hand grenade' has been discovered at the scene.
The A626 Station Road through Marple is among several roads in the area that is currently closed.
Bomb disposal experts are on the scene and police say there is no need for homes to be evacuated at this time.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called at around 11.30am on Sunday 25 April 2021 to a report of a suspected historic hand grenade being found in the canal off St Martin's Road, Marple, Stockport.
"Bomb Disposal officers are due to make an assessment of the device."
"Road closures are in place in the area.
"No homes have been evacuated."
