Residents in part of Nottingham were evacuated after reports that a suspicious package has been found.

Nottinghamshire Police put a cordon in place as a precaution following a report of a suspicious package in Manvers Street.

Officers were called just after 10.20am on February 24.

The army’s bomb disposal unit has been called to the street and people are being evacuated from Manvers Court.

Chief Inspector Chris Sullivan, who oversaw the evacuation, said: “I would like to thank the community for their cooperation and understanding while we took the necessary safety precautions around the report made to us.

Speaking earlier, CI Sullivan said: “I understand that incidents like this cause concern in the community, but I would like to reassure people that we are putting safety first.

"We are taking every precaution until we can be completely sure of the nature of the package which has been reported to us.

“I would ask local people to follow the advice of officers in the area and speak to them if they have any concerns.”