Properties evacuated as bomb squad investigate 'suspicious package' at Burnley Cricket Club

A "suspicious package" has prompted an evacuation around Burnley Cricket Club, police said.
By Conor Marlborough
Published 24th Sep 2019, 12:47 BST
Updated 24th Sep 2019, 13:47 BST
Police have released this map of the evacuation zone.Police have released this map of the evacuation zone.
Police have released this map of the evacuation zone.

Officers have now announced a new evacuation zone around the club on Belvedere Road

Properties within the two circles on the map have been evacuated while police continue to investigate.

Burnley Police said this is a precautionary measure.

Police have released this map of the evacuation zone.Police have released this map of the evacuation zone.
Police have released this map of the evacuation zone.
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The bomb squad was called this morning to assess the package, and residents and motorists have been warned of the traffic disruption in the area.

A spokesperson for Burnley and Padiham Police said: "We are currently responding to reports a suspicious package has been found at Burnley Cricket Club on Belvedere Road.

"The EOD has been called to assess the package."

Update to follow.