ITV Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley’s daughter, Gabriella, was left ‘terrified’ after being locked on a train following a terrifying bomb scare in Stockport
Tanya Bardsley’s daughter was left terrified after being trapped on a train during a bomb scare in Stockport. The Real Housewives of Cheshire star took to Instagram in a state of panic, revealing that her daughter and other passengers had been involved in a bomb scare.
The 44 year old mum pleaded for information, when she revealed that her daughter had been locked inside the train by police. Gabriella, Tanya’s daughter, found herself caught up in the travel chaos following a bomb scare on Tuesday night. A bomb squad was called to investigate a “suspicious” suitcase left on a footbridge near the railway station.
Emergency services set up a 200-metre cordon while they investigated the area. Stockport train station was evacuated and all incoming and outgoing trains were cancelled due to the scare.
Tanya took to Instagram, posting: “Does anyone know what’s happening at Stockport train station? My daughter and all the passengers are locked on the train by police… I’m going out of my mind.”
Nearby homes were also evacuated. Explosive Ordnance Disposal units rushed to the scene on Greek Street.
One witness described the situation as “chaos”, with people running around in fear. He told Manchester Evening News: “I was told I had to evacuate Stockport bus interchange and it was chaos with people running. I was told had to leave immediately. There was approximately 50 of us running out of the interchange, followed by the police.
“Lots of panic and hurry,” was the scene as bystanders sought refuge in a nearby pub and army barracks. Several others were left stranded on trains as the station ground to a halt. One witness reported their train being halted near Cheadle due to a “suspicious item” near Stockport.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service stated: “Just before 6pm this evening (November 4) firefighters were called to reports of a suspicious item on Greek Street in Stockport. “Two fire engines from Stockport and Whitehill fire stations, as well as the technical rescue unit from Ashton fire station, are currently at the scene where a suitcase has been left on the footbridge by Stockport railway station. “.
An Avanti West Coast spokesperson confirmed that Stockport Station had been evacuated and advised customers not to travel to the station.
This incident follows just months after Tanya Bardsley’s £2 million home was targeted by masked men while her family slept in May this year. Video footage posted on Instagram shows Tanya’s football manager husband Phil liaising with police who were alerted by the couple’s security system.
Taking to Instagram, Tanya shared a video showing a police car parked outside the gates of her home as the police spoke on their radios.
“Two masked men in Wilmslow lock your doors put your cameras on and call police if you see them,” she said. Tanya added: “Thank God for @tarussecuritygroup.” Now, a source has claimed that while the family were at home, they were fortunate enough that the break-in failed and nobody was injured.
“The family was home at the time, but luckily nobody was harmed,” a source told The Sun. The source went on to add: “Security and police turned up as fast they could, but the two masked men got away.”
The Mirror has approached Tanya and Cheshire Police for comment. Tanya and Phil are not the only stars of the Real Housewives franchise to be targeted by brazen thieves. Her former co-star, Nicole Sealey, was left shaken in 2022 when armed robbers gained access to her Cheshire home with crowbars.
It’s believed that the armed thieves who entered Nicole’s home, which she shares with her husband, former footballer Joe, went straight for their valuables, which included Nicole’s engagement and wedding rings as well as several Rolex watches. The scary incident comes after Tanya and Phil opened up to the Mirror about their decision to open their doors for the cameras once again, but on their own reality show.
Previously, former Manchester United FC legend Phil had ruled out appearing on their own programme but reluctantly gave in to pressures from his family. “We had to wear him down,” said Tanya when asked on how she persuaded Phil to take part.
She went on to add: “Complete peer pressure from the whole family but we got there.” Although both have had glittering careers, Tanya admits that having their own show was “a lot harder” than shows, including Housewives.
Tanya is a stalwart of The Real Housewives of Cheshire, having starred in the hit show since its launch in 2015. She first found fame as a WAG before being selected to star on the ITV2 reality show.
