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Major evacuation as bomb squad swoops on ‘suspicious package’ found in block of flats

Published on April 12, 2025 at 03:41 PM

Major evacuation as bomb squad swoops on ‘suspicious package’ found in block of flats

A MAJOR evacuation is underway in Bristol after a suspicious package was discovered in a block of flats on Argyle Road.

Police and emergency services responded quickly, with the bomb squad now at the scene to investigate the item.

Police cars and a police officer at a scene in Bristol, UK following reports of a suspicious package.
Police are currently at the scene along Argyle Road after a package was found
Police robot at a suspicious package scene in Bristol.
The road is being evacuated

Witnesses say the area has been blocked off, and residents have been told to leave their homes as a precaution.

One local resident shared, “My road in Bristol (Argyle Road) is blocked off with police due to a suspicious package. They’re evacuating the street.”

Another witness has said: “Major evacuation is ongoing in St Paul's, wilder Street etc?”

They added: “Daughter was told to evacuate to Portland Square. The place is packed. Loads of police, ambulance and first responders in the area.”

Police and ambulance crews are at the scene. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “Police are asking residents to leave their homes as a precaution, following the discovery of a suspicious item at a property in Bristol.

“Officers were called just before midday today, Saturday 12 April, by a concerned member of the public who found it in a block of flats in Argyle Road.

“Police are putting well-rehearsed plans in place to minimise any potential risk to the public.

“In an abundance of caution, residents are being asked temporarily to leave their homes and traffic is being diverted, pending specialist assessment of the item.”

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