The suspicious bombing device that caused the Premier League game between Manchester United and Bournemouth to be postponed has been confirmed to be a training device involving explosive search dogs accidentally left at the stadium by a private company after their exercise on Wednesday.
The device was noticed shortly before kickoff, in one of the toilets between the Sir Alex Ferguson stand and the Stretford End.
This led to evacuation of the about 20,00 fans at Stretford End and the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand.
Bomb disposal team were called and carried out a controlled explosion.
Here's official the statement from the police via Assistant Chief Constable John O'Hare from Greater Manchester Police:
"I am grateful to the Manchester United and Bournemouth supporters for their support and assistance today.
"Following today’s controlled explosion, we have since found out that the item was a training device which had accidentally been left by a private company following a training exercise involving explosive search dogs."
"Whilst this item did not turn out to be a viable explosive, on appearance this device was as real as could be and the decision to evacuate the stadium was the right thing to do until we could be sure that people
were not at risk.
"Everyone remained calm, followed instructions, and worked with officers and stewards to ensure that a safe evacuation was quickly completed. Those present today were a credit to the football family and their actions should be recognised.
"I would also like to thank all those involved in the operation today for such a professional response, which includes police officers, stewards, MUFC staff, media representatives and commentators and the Bomb Disposal Team."
The match has been rescheduled for Tuesday night: 8pm.
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