Lincoln Castle and crown court evacuated

Police were called to the scene just after 11:30 GMT on Friday

Lincoln Castle and the city's crown court were shut and evacuated after what police said was a "threat to public safety".

The court building, which is within the castle grounds, was evacuated shortly after 11:30 GMT on Friday.

Members of the public were unable to access any part of the castle grounds following the evacuation.

Lincolnshire Police confirmed the site had since reopened.

The castle grounds and the court were closed to the public during investigations, police said

In a statement, the force said they had received "a call from a member of the public reporting a threat to public safety in the area".

A spokesperson thanked the public for their patience while investigations took place.

Lincoln Castle confirmed its Lincoln Castle Illuminated event, set to start on Friday, would be going ahead as planned.