A "suspicious package" was found on Watling Street Road on Tuesday (Credit: Neil Cross)A "suspicious package" was found on Watling Street Road on Tuesday (Credit: Neil Cross)
A "suspicious package" was found on Watling Street Road on Tuesday (Credit: Neil Cross) | Neil Cross

These were the scenes after a ‘suspicious package’ was found on Watling Street Road in Fulwood

Sean Gleaves
By Sean Gleaves
Published 18th Jun 2024, 16:33 BST

A road in Fulwood was cordoned off after a “suspicious package” was found.

These were the scenes:

READ MORE: Police cordon put in place on Watling Street Road in Fulwood after ‘suspicious package’ found

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal arrived on the scene at around 2.30pm and were spotted searching nearby gardens with sniffer dogs.

5. ‘Suspicious package’ found in Fulwood

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal arrived on the scene at around 2.30pm and were spotted searching nearby gardens with sniffer dogs. | Neil CrossPhoto: Neil Cross

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The road was closed from Duchy Avenue down to Fulwood Hall Lane, with traffic said to be “chaotic” as motorists attempted to divert away from the area.

6. ‘Suspicious package’ found in Fulwood

The road was closed from Duchy Avenue down to Fulwood Hall Lane, with traffic said to be “chaotic” as motorists attempted to divert away from the area. | Neil CrossPhoto: Neil Cross

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Officers thanked the public for their co-operation and said they would update them about the situation when they could.

7. ‘Suspicious package’ found in Fulwood

Officers thanked the public for their co-operation and said they would update them about the situation when they could. | Neil CrossPhoto: Neil Cross

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Lancashire Police have been approached for more information.

8. ‘Suspicious package’ found in Fulwood

Lancashire Police have been approached for more information. | Neil CrossPhoto: Neil Cross

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