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03/10/2003
Army deal with suspect devices in Bath
British army explosives experts have been called in to deal with a number of suspect packages in the south west of England today.
The cordon remains around the North Parade Road area of Bath while the army unit work with police to remove the packages. A number of buildings have been evacuated as a cautionary measure including Bath Magistrates Court, a local school and a sports centre.
A number of suspicious devices have already been recovered from around Bath Magistrates Court. One controlled explosion has been carried out by the army and others are expected to follow in the next couple of hours.
Roads are still closed in the area but the rail line was re-opened at 9.30am after a search of the line by Avon and Somerset police, British Transport Police and Railtrack.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently being questioned by police.
(gmcg)
The cordon remains around the North Parade Road area of Bath while the army unit work with police to remove the packages. A number of buildings have been evacuated as a cautionary measure including Bath Magistrates Court, a local school and a sports centre.
A number of suspicious devices have already been recovered from around Bath Magistrates Court. One controlled explosion has been carried out by the army and others are expected to follow in the next couple of hours.
Roads are still closed in the area but the rail line was re-opened at 9.30am after a search of the line by Avon and Somerset police, British Transport Police and Railtrack.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently being questioned by police.
(gmcg)
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