Package found in bin deemed 'non-suspicious' after homes evacuated in Burton-upon-Trent

An Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team is now at the scene. Credit: ITV News Central

A package found on a road in Burton-upon-Trent has been found to be non-suspicious and deemed as no risk to the public.

Homes were evacuated in Burton after reports of a 'suspicious package' being found in a litter bin.

Police were called to Shakespeare Road at 2:10pm on Tuesday 9 January. An Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team is now at the scene.

Explosives experts are now at the scene. Credit: ITV News Central

A cordon has been put up with 'a number of' houses nearby evacuated. Roads and footpaths near to Shakespeare Road have been closed.

Thornley Street, Eton Road, Sidney Street, and Wordsworth Close are shut. Police are advising people to avoid the area.

More to follow.

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