Suspect packages: One device made safe

Following assessment by bomb disposal experts, the device found at King William Street in Exeter city centre found earlier this morning (Monday 29 June) has now been safely dealt with.

The device at York Road is expected to be dealt with later this afternoon following further assessment by bomb disposal.

The scene cordons on both King William Street and York Road are now reduced to 100 metres as a result.

Road closures around the city centre remain to ensure the matter can be safely resolved and the police led multi-agency response to the incident continues.

Police would continue to ask people to avoid the area if at all possible and not drive into Exeter City Centre.

Investigations into the incident continue and police would ask for any information to 101, quoting log 95 of today, Monday, June 29.

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