Police evacuate homes after 'suspicious items' found inside house

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Officers have cordoned off the scene on Broomhill Drive, between Dumbarton Road and Broomhill Avenue (Image: Glasgow Live)
Officers have cordoned off the scene on Broomhill Drive, between Dumbarton Road and Broomhill Avenue (Image: Glasgow Live)

Police have evacuated homes after 'suspicious items' were found inside a house in Glasgow.

Drivers and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area this afternoon, Thursday (February 15), with officers having cordon off the scene on Broomhill Drive, between Dumbarton Road and Broomhill Avenue.

Police evacuate homes after 'suspicious items' found inside house eiqetiqueiqxxinvPolice have evacuated homes after 'suspicious items' were found inside a house in Glasgow (Glasgow Live)

The incident is the result of a pre-planned search carried out today, according to a Police Scotland statement.

Police evacuate homes after 'suspicious items' found inside houseAs a precaution, Broomhill Drive between Dumbarton Road and Broomhill Avenue in Glasgow was closed (Glasgow Live)

Released around 1pm, it reads: “As a precaution, Broomhill Drive between Dumbarton Road and Broomhill Avenue in Glasgow is closed after suspicious items were found within a property following a pre-planned search.

Police evacuate homes after 'suspicious items' found inside houseThe incident is the result of a pre-planned search carried out today (Glasgow Live)

“Several homes have been evacuated and a cordon put in place. Please avoid the area at this time.”

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Ryan Merrifield

Police Scotland

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