Google MapsA leisure centre in South Lanarkshire has been evacuated after possible ordnance was found nearby.
Bomb disposal experts have been sent to the scene after the item was discovered on Broomhill Road, close to Larkhall Leisure Centre, at around 9.05am on Monday.
A cordon has been set up on Broomhill Road and Broomhill Drive, with people being urged to avoid the area.
Staff have been evacuated from the centre as a precaution.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Explosive Ordnance Disposal will attend to assess the item.”
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