Hull homes evacuation: Man charged after suspicious package found

A man has been charged after a suspicious package was discovered on Welshpool Close in Hull

A man has been charged after homes were evacuated following the discovery of suspicious package in Hull.

A number of residents left their homes in Welshpool Close, Bransholme, on 14 May, after the item was found near a property in the early hours.

A 45-year-old man has been charged with placing an item near a building with intent, Humberside Police said.

He was being held in custody and is due to appear in court at a later date, officers added.

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