Teen for court after bomb squad called to Fort William

A 17-year-old boy will appear in court tomorrow in connection with an incident in Fort William.

It comes after bomb disposal experts were called to a block of flats in Ross Place on Friday town after an “unidentified device” was found.

Bomb disposal experts were called to an incident at a block of flats in Fort William on Friday night after an “unidentified device” was found.

Police, fire crews and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team were called to an address in the Ross Place area at about 8.20pm.

A small number of residents were evacuated from the premises but later returned to their homes.

A police spokesman said: “We can confirm that a 17-year-old-male has been charged in relation to an incident in Ross Place, Fort William, on Friday June 19.
“He is anticipated to appear at Fort William Sheriff Court on Monday.”