Hopefully the situation is now under control
Following the cancellation of Manchester United’s game with Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, after the discovery of a ‘suspect package’ in the NW quadrant of the ground, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that a ‘controlled explosion’ has been carried out within the stadium.
Update: Bomb disposal experts currently at Old Trafford and conducting assessment of suspicious item found before game.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 15, 2016
With the stands safely evacuated of supporters and officials, and the media later told to leave – which saw Sky Sports’ pundits analyse the day’s results from the forecourt – the bomb disposal unit were called in to carry out the security operation.
The GM Police confirmed via their Twitter account:
‘Latest update: A controlled explosion has just been carried out within the stadium by bomb disposal experts at Old Trafford. More to follow.’
Latest update: A controlled explosion has just been carried out within the stadium by bomb disposal experts at Old Trafford. More to follow.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) May 15, 2016
The fixture will now be rearranged, although this may affect United’s preparations for the FA Cup final versus Crystal Palace.
