A bomb disposal squad was called to Sale this morning, after an attempted robbery at a cash machine.

A cordon is in place around the town centre, as Greater Manchester Police (GMP) believe the suspects used an explosive device at around 2.50am, to gain access to the ATM beside Tesco, on Hereford Street.

The cordon is likely to impact local businesses as it remains in place for the "duration of the morning", GMP confirm.

A spokesperson for the force said: "At around 2:50am this morning, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to reports of an attempted robbery at a premises on Hereford Street, Sale.

"It’s believed that the suspects used an explosive device to gain access to a cash machine.

"Colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) also attended the scene, thankfully no injuries were reported."

They continued: "A scene remains in place which is likely to impact local businesses and travel in the area for the duration of the morning.

"No arrests have been made at this stage but police are following a number of lines of enquiry."