Bridlington bomb scare - residents taken to Spa after homes evacuated

Residents who have been evacuated from their homes after a suspect package was found by workmen have been taken to Bridlington Spa.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Nov 2018, 14:29 BST

Updated 7th Nov 2018, 16:19 BST

Police were called earlier this afternoon

Police have cordoned off the area after weapons were found at an empty property in West Street earlier this afternoon.

Vicky Barton, who lives in nearby Fairfield Road, said: "We were told to get out about half an hour ago.

"I was in the middle of doing some decorating and didn't have a clue what was happening until I nipped out to the bin and one of my neighbours said we'd have to leave.

Police have cordoned off roads around the scene.

"There are lots of police and The Army there.

See a video from the scene.

"We are at the Spa Royal Hall where we are being given refreshments but it is quite a big cordon around West Street, Richmond Street, New Burlington Road, Fairfield Road and Bow Street.

"I asked if we'd be sleeping rough tonight and they said we should be back in our homes in a few hours."

Police have told the public to avoid the area.