THE BOMB disposal squad has been called in to an address in Kidderminster after a “number of suspicious items” were discovered by police.
Stourport Road has been closed and a 100-metre cordon put in around the address “as a precaution” – police said tonight (Saturday June 29).
Residents have been evacuated.
⚠️ Closure of Stourport Road, Kidderminster (from Sutton Park Road to Goldthorn Road) requested by @WMerciaPolice for them to investigate a suspicious package@worcscc @WyreForestDC
— Worcs County Council Highways & Travel (@WorcsTravel) June 29, 2024
Superintendent Mo Lansdale, said: “I know that seeing this amount of police activity in a residential area will be alarming for people, but I’d like to reassure you these measures are a precaution.
“Support will be put in place to help those who have been evacuated, and we will provide updates when we are able."
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