FURTHER UPDATE: Residents remain evacuated as possible WWII bomb found near Boston Police Station
A bomb disposal unit has been called to Boston Police Station after a “suspicious device” was found.
Lincolnshire Police reported this morning (Tuesday, November 4) that the device was found near Boston Police Station and a 100m cordon is currently in place.
A police spokesperson added: “We received the report at 11.33am via the Force Control Room.
"The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit have been contacted and they are assessing the device.”
People were asked to avoid the area and the force will provide updates as and when they have them.
Update at 1.23pm:
Residents in Boston are being evacuated and a number of roads have been closed while the incident is ongoing.
The following roads will likely be closed for some time, and the bus station on Rosegarth Street is also affected, so you are asked to allow for extra time if you are travelling around the area.
The roads affected are:
- Lincoln Lane
- Rosegarth Street
- Lawrence Lane
- Irby Place
- St Botolph's Bridge
The Municipal Building on West Street has been identified as a rest centre for residents who have been evacuated.
Police will release further updates once more information is available.
Update at 3.55pm:
Lincolnshire Police now say the 100m cordon will remain in place for several hours. Residents who have already been evacuated will not be able to return to their homes in the meantime.
A police spokesperson said: "We will release further updates when we know more. We appreciate your patience.”
Update 4.58pm
Police are awaiting further assessment of the device by the bomb disposal unit, but they say it is believed to be is an unexploded device from the Second World War.
As result a police spokesperson said: “Residents will not be able to return to their homes until it is deemed safe to do so, but a rest centre is available and has been identified as the Municipal Building on West Street (PE21 8QR).
“If you have been displaced as a result of the incident, please make your way to the rest centre.
“We appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this incident.”