Man arrested after bomb squad called to Holyrood Palace

Police have arrested a man after the bomb squad were called to the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh.

A suspicious item was “made safe” after being discovered in the grounds of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Police Scotland said a 39-year-old man was arrested after they were called around 8.50pm on Tuesday.

A spokesman said: “We were called to the Palace of Holyroodhouse following a report of a suspicious item.

“Following examination by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), it was made safe.

“A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

“There was no threat to the public and inquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances.”

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