Bomb disposal team carry out controlled explosion in Whitchurch

Police were called to the area on Thursday over concerns of a suspicious vehicle parked on Station Road in Whitchurch.

As a precaution a cordon was put in place and EOD attended.

A controlled explosion was carried out at just after 10.45pm.

Due to the proximity to the train station British Transport Police were contacted and train services passing through the area were suspended for a time.

West Mercia Police says the incident was isolated and there is no need for concern in the community.

A controlled explosion is imminent in the area of Station Road, #Whitchurch . #Shrewsbury . A bomb disposal team is on scene. https://twitter.com/WMidsAlerts/status/999768551241154565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

At this time an ongoing Police investigation.A controlled explosion is imminent in the area of Station Road, Whitchurch. Shrewsbury. https://twitter.com/WestMerciaOCC/status/999767792940404737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw