Bomb squad find no risk to public from possible historic ordnance near school
A school and leisure centre were evacuated on Monday morning.
There was no risk to the public from possible historic ordnance found near a school and leisure centre which were evacuated following the discovery, authorities have said.
Police were called to Broomhill Road in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire at about 9.05am on Monday.
A cordon was put in place around the area of Larkhall Academy and Larkhall Leisure Centre, and Broomhill Road and Broomhill Drive were closed.
The school was shut to pupils on Monday as it is an in-service day at Larkhall Academy, and staff were sent home once the alarm was raised, while people were also evacuated from the leisure centre.
Police said that an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team went to the scene to assess the item and found there was no risk.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “EOD has examined the potential ordnance item found near premises in Broomhill Road, Larkhall and the object has been identified and is of no risk to the public.”
Police said the incident was being stood down.
People were advised to avoid the area while authorities dealt with the incident.