Emergency services called to ‘suspicious package’ in Durham city centre as area was evacuated
Emergency services were called to Durham city centre following concerns about a “suspicious package”.
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The road along Freeman’s place was cordoned off and the area was evacuated as the package was investigated.
A statement from Durham Police said: “Police were called to reports of a potentially suspicious package in the Freeman’s Place area of Durham City at around 1pm today (November 15).
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Hide Ad“Emergency services attended and concluded there was no cause for concern. The cordon was lifted shortly before 4pm.”
Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service also attended the incident.
A statement on social media said: “Earlier this afternoon, fire crews were called to reports of a potentially suspicious package in the Freeman’s Place area of Durham City.”
The Fire Service also said “there was no cause for concern”.