RAF carry out controlled explosion in Wellingborough
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Ch Supt Mick Stamper said the incident caused "significant disruption" to the town centre
An RAF bomb disposal team has carried out a controlled explosion of a suspicious package found in a town centre.
Police were called to Market Street in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, at about 09:30 GMT.
The Swansgate Centre and other premises were evacuated "as a precaution" and roads were closed.
Ch Supt Mick Stamper of Northamptonshire Police said the item was found "not to present any danger".
Officers are now lifting the cordon and re-opening the roads.
- Published8 November 2018
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