Two young children found three 'viable' guns which had been hidden in bushes in Heywood it has been confirmed. The shocking discovery was made by the youngsters, aged seven and 10, in the Darnhill area of the town at around 6:30pm yesterday evening (Monday).
The weapons, as well as ammunition, were found on land on land off Argyle Street Greater Manchester Police (GMP) which is close to a local primary school.
The firearms have been examined and deemed to be 'viable' GMP said. An investigation to try and trace their owner is now underway. No arrests have yet been made.
