Homes evacuated after bungling robbers try to blow up ATM

Homes in a Manchester suburban village were evacuated after robbers made a clumsy attempt to blow up an ATM.

The suspects had to flee empty-handed after the explosive didn’t go off.

The heist was reported in the village of Timperley in Greater Manchester at 3.15am.

A bomb disposal squad evacuated homes after reports of the attempt cash machine explosion robbery.

 Later, officers carried out a controlled explosion at the scene after finding parts of an explosive device.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 3.15am this morning (Sunday 8 March 2020), police were called to Stockport Road, Timperley, to reports of an attempted cash machine explosion robbery.”

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“The offenders did not make off with any cash and the explosion failed. Upon police arrival, parts of the explosive device were found at the scene.”

“As a precaution, specialist officers are in attendance and will carry out a controlled explosion.

“A cordon is in place and is likely to remain for some time. A very small number of houses have been evacuated to ensure their safety. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.”