Cordon lifted after bomb squad called to 'historic ordnance' items found in property

The bomb squad was called to a property in Wishaw on Friday evening.

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A cordon has been lifted after the bomb squad was called to a property in Wishaw following the discovery of “historic ordnance items”.

Emergency services were called to a property on Branchalfield Drive in Cambusnethan following a report of items of potential historic ordnance having been found within around 7.30pm on Friday.

A cordon was put in place as a precaution, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams were sent to assess the finding.

Police Scotland confirmed on Saturday morning that no further action was required and the cordon has been lifted.

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