Houses evacuated after 'unexploded device' found
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Homes have been evacuated after an "unexploded device" was found in a garden.
Cambridgeshire Police was called to Cherry Road in Wisbech at 09:11 GMT and evacuated about 20 houses for safety reasons.
Officers, who remained at the scene, said a cordon had been put in place as a precaution and people were advised to avoid the area.
A police spokesperson said: "The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit have been called to assist... thank you to everyone for their patience."
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