Pictures and video: Controlled explosions and homes evacuated after 'suspicious package' found in Wellington
Roads were closed, people were evacuated from their homes and a bomb disposal unit had to make two controlled explosions after a 'suspicious package' was taken to Wellington Police Station.
Part of Victoria Road in Wellington, Telford, was closed this morning after a suspicious package was taken to the police station by a member of the public who discovered it nearby.
The road was shut between the junctions with Wrekin Road and Glebe Street.
A Royal Logistic Corp bomb disposal unit arrived on the scene and a bomb disposal robot was deployed -and two controlled explosions were heard.
A 19-year-old teenager has been arrested on suspicion of making an item capable of causing an explosion or endangering people or property.
A police spokesman said a cordon was put in place around the police station.
They confirmed two controlled explosions have been carried out at the scene.
Telford & Wrekin Council meanwhile set up emergency rest centre for the people evacuated at Wellington's Tesco.
A council spokesman said: "We thank the Police, our staff, partners for their response to the situtaion and residents for their calmness and patience this morning."
Dani Wozencroft, who works at J&PR on Glebe Street, in the town was told to evacuate at about 8.50am.
"When I was driving into work I saw a lot of police presence, but I couldn't see a crash anywhere," she said. "When I got into the building a few us commented on how strange it was.
"Then from the window I could see the police cordon growing and getting closer to our building.
"I saw the police talking to some of the people who live in the flats opposite, then I they started talking to owner of our building."
"At first we were told to move away from any windows facing the street, then we were told to evacuate the area," she said.
"So at about 8.50am I left and went home. It's a bit annoying because of out clients but they know to contact us on our mobiles.
"But the police and the emergency services are doing a really good job."
