They were evacuated near Avocet Drive in Broadheath, Altrincham at around midday today (November 2).
Nicki Connor said she discovered the artillery shells during a clean-up operation at the home of her father, Daniel Edward Connor MBE, who died on October 22 aged 78.
Ms Connor told the Messenger he was a “war veteran” and a “weapons expert” during his military career.
Ms Connor said: “A friend of my dad’s [Scott Sawyer] told me to see what was in the garden. I thought it might be an animal or something, but it was four artillery shells.
“As soon as I saw them I called the police so they came down and cordoned off the whole area.”
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Ms Connor said: “He was a war veteran and special forces weapons expert, which is why he has the MBE.
“They are searching the property as I suspected there would be something there, but I did not suspect this.”
The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and emergency services were near Avocet Drive throughout the afternoon.
Mark Shippen, of Drake Road, told the Messenger that it was not common to see such a police presence on the street.
Mr Shippen said: “It’s Altrincham so we never see anything like this. I’ve lived on Drake Road for 30 years and I’ve never seen anything like this in 30 years.”
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “After midday today officers were called to reports of suspicious items during a property clearance in Avocet Drive. Explosive Ordnance Disposal is en route to assess the suspicious items and a precautionary measure is in place.”
The Messenger asked Greater Manchester Police for an update.
This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, send an email to [email protected] or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.
