Cabot Circus shopping centre cordoned off after suspicious package found in bin

A man has been arrested after reports of a suspicious package being left in a Bristol city centre bin.

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre was cordoned off on the afternoon of Wednesday 6 December while police responded to the incident. It has since been removed.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "Emergency services are currently responding to reports of a suspicious package being left in a bin at Cabot Circus Shopping Centre in Bristol.

"As a precaution, a cordon has been put in place around the bin while the item is assessed.

"A man has been arrested on suspicion of a public order offence in connection with the incident."

The force has since issued the following update: "Emergency services attended Cabot Circus Shopping Centre in Bristol at around 3pm today (6 December)

"The package has been assessed by the fire service and determined to be non-hazardous. 

"A cordon was put in place around the bin while the item was assessed but has since been removed.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

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