REGIONAL: Evacuation after '˜suspicious substance' found in Hampshire town

By The Newsroom
Published 17th Apr 2018, 14:07 BST
Updated 17th Apr 2018, 14:11 BST
Market Place, Romsey. Picture: Google Street ViewMarket Place, Romsey. Picture: Google Street View
Market Place, Romsey. Picture: Google Street View
POLICE officers have evacuated an address in a Hampshire town after a '˜suspicious substance' was found.

The incident, in Market Place, Romsey, was sealed off around midday today.

In a statement, Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘We have been called to Market Place, Romsey, following the discovery of a suspicious substance.

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‘Officers are currently at the scene with colleagues from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and South Central Ambulance Service to deal with this incident.

‘An address has been evacuated as a precaution.’