Lincolnshire road closed after package found

Lincolnshire road closed after package found

Bomb disposal teams have been called after a suspicious package was found on a Lincolnshire road.

A member of the public alerted the police to a package on Walkerith Road between Morton and East Stockwith near Gainsborough.

The road, which is in a non-residential area, has been closed since soon after midday.

A police spokesman said suspected explosive material had been found at the scene.

Source: BBC News

Latest update from Lincolnshire Police:

Police were called to Walkerith Road, Walkerith, near Gainsborough, at around 11.45am yesterday morning after a report from a member of the public that a suspicious package had been found at the side of the road.

A standard response plan was put into place, the road was closed and explosives experts examined and removed the package.

This was a lengthy process and the road was not re-opened until around midnight last night.

The device is currently being examined forensically and it will be at least a week before the results are back. An update will be released at that point.

Article Published: 25/05/2011 Last Updated: 26/05/2011

Share this article:

Share |

Article Links

Lincolnshire Police

Spotted an error?

Spotted an error that needs correction? Would you like to add more information? Let us know!

Search News Archive

Input a phrase or partial phrase to search for.

Share |

Bainvalley Cottages

John and Wendy have been welcoming guests to Bainvalley Cottages for four years and are delighted to invite you to discover them for yourself. They are 4 star lovingly converted rural retreats that boast well appointed interiors.Ideally...

More >>

The Inn Place

The Inn Place is a friendly, family-run bed and breakfast (B&B) ideally located in the popular coastal resort of Skegness, the jewel of the Lincolnshire coastline. We are located a short walk from all ...

More >>