‘Suspicious’ package which closed Aberdeen road removed by bomb disposal squad

The item, later found to be harmless, led to the evacuation of Lemon Place on Wednesday afternoon.

By Ellie Milne & Jamie Sinclair

November 6 2024, 3:44 pm

Emergency services at the scene where a potentially suspicious package was found. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.

A suspicious package found in Aberdeen has been safely removed by the bomb squad.

Police and firefighters descended on Lemon Place on Wednesday afternoon while the item, later found to be harmless, was disposed of.

Residents of the street were evacuated to Aberdeen Sports Village and several roads in the area, including a section of Park Street and Park Road, were closed.

Firefighters at Park Street in Aberdeen — <span style="vertical-align: inherit"><span style="vertical-align: inherit">Firefighters were present at the scene. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.</span></span>

Cordon tape across Aberdeen streets — <span style="vertical-align: inherit"><span style="vertical-align: inherit">Several roads had been cordoned off by police. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.</span></span>

Police tape was put up across the roads and pavements between Summerfield Terrace and Roslin Place with officers on patrol at each end.

Emergency services called after package found at Lemon Place in Aberdeen

Aberdeen City Council said: “A bomb disposal squad has safely removed a suspicious-looking item which was tied to a street sign on Lemon Place.

“Fortunately, the item proved to be harmless and residents who were evacuated and provided temporary shelter at Aberdeen Sports Village have been advised they can return to their homes.”

A spokesperson from the police added: “The cordon has now been lifted around Lemon Place, Aberdeen and residents are returning to their homes following the earlier discovery of a suspicious package.

“EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) attended and the item was dismantled.

“This is believed to have been a false call with good intent.

“We’d like to thank the public for their patience while investigations were carried out and reassure them there is no wider risk.”

The fire service confirmed they were contacted to assist police at 2.55pm and dispatched three appliances.