The discovery of a suspicious package on Sunday caused a full scale evacuation of Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre. Police confirmed the package did not contain explosives after a controlled explosion.
Police have confirmed that a suspicious package discovered at Nottingham's intu Victoria Centre earlier today did not have any explosive devices.
A police cordon was in place since the discovery was reported to police and the Centre was evacuated just before 11.30am.
The package is believed to have been a discarded suitcase containing clothing and electrical equipment. No explosives were discovered.
The police cordon is expected to remain in place in parts of the Centre while officers continue to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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