Police were called to Manchester United's training ground
yesterday after a mystery package, believed to be intended for Sir
Alex Ferguson, was sent to Carrington.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they carried out an
operation at the ground but were later able to confirm that the
substance was non-toxic.
The Sun report that the package was addressed to Ferguson, who was
not present at the time, having flown with the team to face AC
Milan in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final
tonight.
A GMP spokesman told the newspaper: 'We were called to the training
ground following reports of a suspicious package.
'The package was opened by a member of staff and an unidentified
substance was discovered.
'Police and Fire Service officers attended the address as a part of
a pre-planned operation.
'Tests were carried out on the substance in an effort to establish
its nature. Officers are also investigating the origins of the
package and our inquiries are continuing.
'It could have been toxic - then we'd have been dealing with a very
different situation. We are still investigating the origins of the
package.'
A Red Devils spokesman added: 'It's just fortunate that the
substance turned out not to be dangerous.'
