Lenton homes evacuated as 'precaution' after bomb disposal team spotted in Nottingham

Residents have been evacuated from their homes as a precaution Credit: BPM Media

Homes are being evacuated in the Lenton area of Nottingham after a bomb disposal van has been spotted in the area.

Nottinghamshire Police confirmed it is investigating a "suspicious incident".

The force confirmed at around 3.20pm today (Friday, June 28) that officers were at Allington Avenue.

In a statement the force said: "Emergency services have been responding to the incident since around 2pm today and a police cordon has been set up. "Residents have been evacuated as a precaution."

Officers have now said cordons remain in place in Allington Avenue, Lenton, and surrounding areas while they continue to investigate the incident.

The force added: "The site of this package has been established and Explosive Ordinance Disposal engineers are at the scene."People are advised to stay away from the area until further notice, while residents from Allington Avenue and the surrounding areas have been evacuated as a precaution.

"A cordon is in place and roads are closed in Lenton on Derby Road, between the junctions of Welby Avenue and Harrington Drive."Residents have spoken of their fears with some families split from relatives within the cordon and others unable to access their properties. A robot has been seen being set up within the cordon.

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