Residents evacuated from quiet cul-de-sac

Police have released a statement about an incident in Apley.

A number of homes have been evacuated this evening (Tuesday 3 March) after a suspicious device was located at an address in Leegomery.

Officers attended the property in Saxon Court earlier this evening and discovered a suspected explosive device.

An 100m cordon is now in place and surrounding homes have been evacuated as a precaution. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team have been called to the scene to make a full assessment.

Officers are asking people to please avoid the immediate area. They will keep the impacted residents informed as the incident progresses.