Man arrested after suspicious item found at Newcastle University

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 18:42 · Archive

Newcastle University buildings were evacuated after police responded to reports of a suspicious item.

Northumbria Police was called to Newcastle University following reports of a suspicious item on Friday afternoon. Major teaching buildings at the university were evacuated and cordoned off by officers, who stood guard at the scene.

A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident. Police have not disclosed further details about the nature of the suspicious item or the circumstances leading to the arrest.

Man arrested after suspicious item found at Newcastle University — Image: BBC Tyne And Wear

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Man arrested as university buildings cordoned offBBC Tyne And Wear · 2 Oct, 18:28
Newcastle University evacuated over 'suspicious item' sparking major 999 responseChronicleLive · 2 Oct, 18:16
Newcastle University police incident LIVE: Huge cordon with buildings evacuatedChronicleLive · 2 Oct, 15:56

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