THE bomb squad was rushed to an Edinburgh road to investigate a suspicious item found at a bus stop.

Newhaven Road was on lockdown following the discovery at around 5.45pm last night.

4 Emergency services remain on the scene in Edinburgh Credit: Stuart @thesunsetlab

Cops say Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams were sent to the scene to "assess" the item.

A spokesman for the force added: "Police in Edinburgh were called to Newhaven Road at around 5.45pm on Tuesday, March 13, following reports of a suspicious item having been found in a bus stop.

"The public are thanked for their co-operation."

4 It is unknown how long the road will remain closed for Credit: Phil McHugh

4 The public have been advised to consider alternative routes Credit: Phil McHugh

A local cordon was put in place as a bomb disposal unit robot was used by specialist teams.

It comes as officers continue to hunt a suspected bomber who left a suspicious item at Edinburgh Castle in January.

The package sparked a controlled explosion when it was discovered in Princes Street Gardens - as cops confirmed it wasn't a hoax.

Last night, witness Wilma Reid, 59, said: "I was making dinner and saw the police putting up tape and closing the street.

4 Newhaven Road has been cordoned off

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"About half an hour later I spotted the bomb disposal van turn up and the little robot was out.

"They seemed to send the robot up to the bus stop at the top of the cordon area."

A police spokesman has confirmed the item posed no danger to the public.

The road has now reopened.

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