A major incident has been declared in Nottingham's Lenton area after a suspicious package was discovered. The bomb disposal team has been deployed, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of homes as a precaution. Explosions were reportedly heard on the residential street, prompting authorities to establish a large cordon around the area. Joseph Connolly is at the scene for Notts Live. The situation remains under close observation as the bomb squad continues to handle the suspicious package.
Explosions heard on residential street as bomb squad rushes in to deal with 'suspicious package' and evacuates residents https://t.co/9ZDiVfnL0C
Hundreds evacuated after 'explosions' heard as bomb squad swarm streets https://t.co/5uw0ONrgZ1 https://t.co/EAyZlS1g7D
'Major incident' as homes evacuated over suspicious package - tap the pic to read more https://t.co/7Go7Ax80Z9
'Major incident' as homes evacuated over suspicious package https://t.co/F8B70vG2QQ
Huge cordon, many homes evacuated and bomb squad out in Lenton. @josephconnollly is at the scene for @nottslive https://t.co/7AZKZERZNW
Homes evacuated as 'precaution' after bomb disposal team spotted in Nottingham https://t.co/gH51Dxy1YA