Residents report hearing loud bangs in Handforth

Police are investigating after receiving several reports recently of a loud bang occurring in Handforth, usually at around 7pm.

PCSO Gareth Harding said "This has been reported in the Bulkeley Road & Woodlands Road area. This has been happening on & off since before Christmas."

Anyone with information is requested to get in touch, either by calling 101, or giving the details online.

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Kathleen Roberts
Saturday 6th March 2021 at 4:37 pm
I have heard it ,and it is always once,a very loud bang. Makes me jump.
Marcia McGrail
Wednesday 10th March 2021 at 8:28 pm
I think it's designed to, Kathleen. And not just you. It's called desensitisation.
Derek Ferguson
Friday 12th March 2021 at 6:18 pm
After a gap of a few days, there it is again tonight, Friday 12th, at around 7:15pm. It is coming from the Bulkeley Road area. We have had several sticks from spent fireworks in our garden since Christmas.