Bomb squad called as Peterborough road cordoned off for hours due to suspicious package
The bomb disposal unit has been called to a road in Peterborough which has been cordoned off by police this afternoon (Saturday, March 16).
Police and the bomb squad are in New Road, Woodston, after reports of a suspicious package.
The road has been cordoned off for hours with the emergency services near the Army Reserve Centre.
A police spokesman said: "A multi-agency contingency is in place. The road will remain closed until it is deemed safe to reopen."
Police are not disclosing any further information at this time.
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