A man from Stockport was sentenced to 17 months in prison, suspended for two years with 25 days rehabilitation and a 10 year criminal behaviour order, after admitting making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose.

David Prior, 51, was at his home in Reddish when officers attended to search his property at 10.30am on 1 June 2023.

Because of what they found, police declared a major incident and called in an Army explosive ordinance disposal officer, who conducted a search with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue services.