Bomb disposal team on scene after ‘suspicious item’ found in Wisbech

A man has been arrested after police received reports of a ‘suspicious item’ in Wisbech this morning (Tuesday, May 12).

Police were called to a residential address in Oil Mill Lane, Wisbech, at 6.28am this morning after receiving reports of a ‘suspicious item’ inside.

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is currently in attendance and a 100-metre cordon has been established around Aldi, Oil Mill Lane and Market Street.

A 33-year old-man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing explosive items and remains in custody at King's Lynn Police Investigation Centre.