A MAJOR shopping centre has been evacuated after a “suspicious package” was found.
Cops and a bomb squad scrambled to the scene at St Nicholas Arcades, Lancaster, after emergency services were alerted at 6.30am today.
The city centre shopping complex was evacuated with a huge cordon swiftly put in place.
Cops confirmed this was due to a “suspicious package” being found.
Lancashire Police have now warned the public to stay away from the area as a “precaution”.
The contents of the package remain unknown as the investigation continues.
The force have also closed off the one-way A6 around the shopping centre, from Cable Street to Great John Street.
It has led to congestion and delays with traffic reportedly at a standstill.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We currently have a cordon in place in Lancaster Gate, Lancaster.
“This was following a report we received at 6.32am that a suspicious package had been found near to a property.
“Colleagues from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team are on their way and we ask people to avoid the area as a precaution.
“We will provide an update when we can.”
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