Police reopen A7 after bomb disposal team called to property

The A7 has been reopened in the Borders after a bomb disposal team was sent out over "suspect materials" found at a property near the road.

Police Scotland said officers were called to a disturbance at the property between Langholm and Hawick at 23:00 on Tuesday.

The force said a 47-year-old man had been arrested over the incident.

A cordon was put in place and drivers were told to avoid the area and follow diversions.

Police said the road had reopened at about 14:00 on Wednesday and that inquiries were ongoing.

They stressed that there was no risk to the public.