Newcastle University evacuated after police report of suspicious item

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 18:08 · Archive

Newcastle University buildings have been evacuated and city centre streets cordoned off after a report of a suspicious item.

Several Newcastle University buildings were evacuated and cordoned off after police received a report of a suspicious item. Officers were stationed at the scene as the area was secured.

City centre streets were closed off as part of the response to the incident. No further details about the nature of the suspicious item or the likely duration of the evacuation have been reported.

Newcastle University evacuated after police report of suspicious item — Image: The Northern Echo

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Newcastle city centre cordoned off as university evacuated over 'suspicious item'The Northern Echo · 2 Oct, 17:14
Newcastle Uni evacuation LIVE: Large cordon with buildings emptiedTeessideLive · 2 Oct, 16:22

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