'No risk' after bomb squad called and premises evacuated in Larkhall

A road with a black car driving down it. A leisure centre is on one side of the road, while other buildings are further up the street and on the other side of the street. Signs promoting a 20mph speed limit are also visible.

Police say there is no risk to the public after a bomb disposal team examined a "possible historic ordnance" in Larkhall.

Streets were closed off and local premises evacuated after the discovery on Broomhill Road just after 09:00.

Officers said the object had been identified and the police presence was being stood down.

Larkhall Leisure Centre was evacuated, and both Broomhill Road and Broomhill Drive were closed during the incident.

Pupils at the nearby Larkhall Academy were not in the building as the school has an in-service day, but members of staff were evacuated.

Original source 'No risk' after bomb squad called and premises evacuated in Larkhall

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