HOMES were evacuated after a suspicious device was found in a Clarksfield street.

Officers evacuated several properties in Hillside Avenue after being called to reports that a suspicious device had been found.

A bomb disposal squad turned out shortly before 11.30am on Thursday morning (March 29) and carried out an assessment of the package.

The device was removed from the property and residents were allowed to return to their homes.

Oldham Council said they were made aware of the incident.

A police spokeswoman said: "At around 11.20am on Thursday, March 29.

"Police were called to Hillside Avenue in Oldham to reports that a suspicious device had been found.

"As a precautionary measure, some nearby properties were evacuated whilst bomb disposal experts carried out an assessment.

"The device has now been removed from the property and existing cordons have been lifted.

The cordon was in place in Hillside Avenue with the road closed in both directions.

A heavy police presence was seen in the street.