SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE CAUSES ANNAN HIGH STREET EVACUATION

SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT

Today (Thursday 8 January 2015) a suspicious package was reported to Police Scotland in Annan.

In collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Service, EOD attended and the package was found not to present a danger to the public

As a precaution, around 35 people were evacuated from their homes, from the Queensberry Arms Hotel in the High Street and surrounding area.

Enquiries into the incident continue and there is no risk to the public.