Controlled explosion on Seaton Carew beach after suspected 'hazardous substance' found

A bomb disposal team moved it to Seaton Carew beach where it was destroyed. Credit: ITV Tyne Tees

A controlled explosion's taken place on Teesside after a 'suspected hazardous substance' was found in bottles at Hartlepool Police Station.

Shortly before 2pm on Saturday 20 April officers contacted the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.

It is after a suspected hazardous substance inside three bottles were located at Hartlepool Police Station.

The bottles had been seized as evidence as part of an ongoing investigation.

The police station was evacuated as a precaution.

A bomb disposal team collected the bottles and transported them to the beach at Seaton Carew where a controlled explosion took place.

Police thanked the public for its patience and co-operation while the substance was disposed of.

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