Bomb squad are called in after suspicious package is reported at hotel that is home to asylum seekers
- Emergency services attended the scene in Nottingham today at around 1pm
- No injuries have been sustained by anyone but nearby residents were evacuated
A bomb squad was called to a hotel housing asylum seekers after a ‘suspicious’ package was reportedly delivered earlier today, as residents were temporarily evacuated from the nearby area.
Emergency services attended the scene in Carrington, Nottingham, at around 1pm today after a call was received claiming that there was a suspicious package inside the property.
Cordons remain in place in Mansfield Road as police continue to investigate the suspicious incident.
It is not yet confirmed if there was package delivered with any malicious intent as police confirm while searches are currently ongoing and precautionary action have been taken to keep people safe.
According to the police, no injuries have been sustained by anyone but residents living in the area on Magdala Road, Zulla Road and Ebers Road were temporarily evacuated as a precautionary measure.
A bomb squad was called to a hotel housing asylum seekers after a ‘suspicious’ package was reportedly delivered earlier today
It is not yet confirmed if there was package delivered with any malicious intent as police confirm while searches are currently ongoing
According to the police, no injuries have been sustained by anyone but residents living in the area were temporarily evacuated
Cordons remain in place in Mansfield Road as police continue to investigate the suspicious incident
Road closures are also in place on Hucknall Road from Pelham Road to Mansfield Road, while New Street has also been blocked
Emergency services attended the scene in Carrington, Nottingham, at around 1pm today
Mansfield Road has also been closed from the Goose Fair roundabout to Ebers Road, as inquiries continue.
Road closures are also in place on Hucknall Road from Pelham Road to Mansfield Road, while New Street has also been blocked.
Chief Inspector Amy Styles-Jones, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘This is still an ongoing investigation and we will endeavour to carry on providing further updates as this incident develops.
‘Inquiries are still ongoing to fully establish what has happened, although we don’t believe there to be any threat to the wider public.
‘Public safety is our number one priority, so it’s important we treat any reports of this nature extremely seriously. ‘I’d like to thank the public for their understanding and patience, and ask that they continue to avoid the area at this time.’
