Sutton street evacuated following bomb scare

A busy high street in Sutton was evacuated on Friday after a suspicious package was found.
Welbeck Street in Sutton was evacuated on Friday evening following a bomb scare, picture Sam LavenderWelbeck Street in Sutton was evacuated on Friday evening following a bomb scare, picture Sam Lavender
Welbeck Street in Sutton was evacuated on Friday evening following a bomb scare, picture Sam Lavender

Police responded to a report of a suspicious substance at premises on Welbeck Street.

A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: “Old Chapel House and properties in the immediate vicinity were evacuated as a precaution.”

A 16-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of threats to carry out criminal damage. He has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

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