The High Level Bridge in Newcastle has now reopened after a suspicious package was found.

The bridge was closed to all pedestrians and traffic from around 11.45am as a precaution as officers carry out the appropriate checks.

The package was first reported at 11.45am this morning and officers attended the scene and closed the bridge.

Specialist officers have now carried out a full assessment of the package and removed it from the scene.

The bridge is now fully re-opened to pedestrians, vehicles and the rail network.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Police would like to reassure the public that the item seized did not pose any threat to members of the public."

Officers will still be carrying out enquiries to identify how the package came to be on the bridge and the area where it was found will remain cordoned off.

If anyone has any information about the package then they should contact police on 101 quoting log 398 15/08/17.

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