A main road was closed in Bury town centre this afternoon, Tuesday, after police were alerted to a "suspicious item".

Police cordoned off a large area around the town hall and closed Knowsley Street from the Q-Park site to Angouleme Way. 

The fire service and North West Ambulance Service were all present.

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But the item was assessed and "confirmed to be non-suspicious". 

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Officers were earlier today (Tuesday) alerted to reports of a suspicious item in Knowsley Street, Bury.

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"We can confirm that the item was assessed and confirmed as non-suspicious.

"As a standard precaution, a cordon was put in place and some nearby roads were closed.

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"Local officers would like to thank the public for their patience and co-operation."