Bomb squad called to 'suspicious package' found in Hull
A shopping centre in Hull has been cordoned off by police after a suspicious package was found, police have said.Humberside Police said it was called to the premises on Ferensway following the discovery at about 18:20 GMT on Tuesday. A 200m (219yds) cordon has been put in place around the venue while an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) is sent to "examine the item", the force has said.The building has been evacuated as a precaution and people have been advised to avoid the area until further notice.
Posting on social media, a police spokesperson said road closures were in place on Ferensway, Anlaby Road, and Spencer Street to "allow emergency services to work safely".In a post on X, Stagecoach East Midlands said bus services had been affected, with passengers being alighted as close as possible to the Paragon Interchange, which is adjacent to the shopping centre.Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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