'MAJOR INCIDENT' AS HOMES EVACUATED OVER SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE
A number of roads have been closed after a suspicious package was found in Nottingham.
Emergency services attended Allington Avenue, in the Lenton area of the city, at about 14:00 BST on Friday, and a large cordon was set up.
People have been advised to stay away from the area, while residents from Allington Avenue and the surrounding have been evacuated "as a precaution".
Road closures along Derby Road, between the junctions of Welby Avenue and Harrington Drive, will remain in place for "some time", Nottinghamshire Police said.
A police spokesperson said: "This is an ongoing incident and we're dealing with it as a major incident, alongside other emergency services, and will be providing further regular updates on our website and social media."
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