BOMB SCARE IN APPLEBY: Police swoop after suspected explosive discovered

A BOMB disposal team has been drafted in after a suspected explosive device was found in a northern town.

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By Rebecca Flood

17:21, Fri, Aug 12, 2016 Updated: 17:40, Fri, Aug 12, 2016

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Police have set up a cordon around the device

Police rushed to a house in Bongate, Appleby, after receiving reports a suspected bomb had been discovered.

The device was found just after midday on August 12, outside the address.

Officers have set up a 300m cordon around the scene as a precaution.

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Police have advised the public to avoid the area

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The suspected device was found just after midday

They are urging the public to avoid the area for their own safety.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit is at the scene and assessing the device.

More to follow . . .

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The device was found in Bongate, Appleby

A piece of ordnance has been found in Appleby. Police are asking people to avoid the area https://t.co/8IagPhrkYU
— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) August 12, 2016