Glasgow west end street locked down and bomb squad called over 'suspected ordnance'
Emergency services were alerted to the incident in the city's west end at around 12.05pm on Tuesday.
Tuesday 12 September 2023 17:25, UK
A Glasgow street has been locked down and a bomb squad called after "suspected ordnance" was discovered in a garden.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident in Banavie Road shortly after midday today.
A cordon is in place around the west end street and residents in surrounding properties have been evacuated as a precaution until the item is safely deposed of.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.05pm on Tuesday 12 September 2023, police were called to a property in Banavie Road, Glasgow, following the discovery of suspected ordnance in a back garden.
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"The EOD are on their way and a cordon is in place.
"People in surrounding properties have been evacuated as a precaution until the item can be safely disposed of."