The bomb squad has been called to a village near St Albans after a suspicious device was found.
Emergency services have rushed to the scene in Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, this afternoon (May 28).
Road closures have been put in place around the area.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit (EOD) have been called to assess the item.
There are a number of cordons in place as a precaution, to ensure the safety of the members of the public.
Members of the public may have to deal with subsequent delays as a result of the road closures and cordons around the area.
It is currently not yet known where or how many cordons have been put in place.
Hertfordshire Constabulary has been approached for a comment.
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Herts Police statement
Herts Police have issues the following statement in relation to the incident:
The EOD attended to assess the device, it was not deemed to be of any risk and the road closures were lifted shortly after 6pm.
“Police were notified of the discovery at around 2.50pm.”
Request: pictures of the scene
If you live or are in and around the area and have pictures of the road closures, feel free to email me at charlie.reynolds@reachplc.com
PLEASE do not go put yourself or others at harm in doing so.
No new information from police
The police have said there is currently no new information on the incident yet.
Be sure that we will give you information as we get it.
A number of roads have been closed
As a result of the finding, a number of roads have been closed whilst the incident is being dealt with.
The device was found in Roestock Lane this afternoon and we don't yet know what roads have been closed.
Cordons are also in place.
What we know so far
Around 4.10pm today, Herts Police posted on their Facebook that a 'suspicious device' was found.
Road closures around the incident - Roestock Lane, Colney Heath, have been put in place.
The EOD have been called to assess the item.
Herts Police have said that 'cordons are in place as a precaution, to ensure the safety of members of the public.'
We will bring you more as we get it.
Live updates as we get them
We will bring you live updates as we get them.
Herts Police have been approached for a comment and more information on the incident.
