Bomb squad remove ‘suspicious’ item from city bridge

Police were alerted to an 'explosive device' found in the water at Glasgow's Dalmarnock Bridge on Wednesday.

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A Glasgow bridge was cordoned off as the bomb squad removed a “suspicious” item.

Police received reports of an explosive device in the water at Dalmarnock Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

Officers received the tip at 12.40pm and put a cordon in place around the scene as they conducted the removal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.40pm on Wednesday, 15 December, officers were called to a report of ordnance found in the water at Dalmarnock bridge on Dalmarnock Road.

“Officers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal and the item has been safely removed.

“The road has since reopened.”

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