Man charged after bomb squad race to Aberdeen flats following ‘suspicious package’ discovery

A man has been charged in connection with a ‘ suspicious package ’ found at a block of flats in Aberdeen.

Police were forced to throw up a large cordon in the Sinclair Road area of the city as specialist bomb disposal officers raced to the scene.

Residents were evacuated from the area at around 5.25pm on Thursday as a safety precaution while several roads were blocked off.

The police cordon in Victoria Street, Aberdeen, on Thursday night (Fubar News)

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team made the 'suspicious' item safe before leaving the scene a short time later.

Worried locals were allowed back into their homes at around 10.40pm.

Police Scotland have now confirmed that a 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

He is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday.

A force spokeswoman said: “We were called around 5.25pm to a report of a suspicious item at a block of flats in the Sinclair Road area of Aberdeen.

“Officers put road closures and a cordon in place and assisted with the evacuation of residents.

“EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) attended and the item was made safe. Residents were able to return to their homes around 10.40pm.

“A 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today (Friday, 20 November, 2020).”