Stanhope Road Lockdown as Bomb Squad Blows Up Suspicious Object
Police Swarm Portsmouth Street
Stanhope Road in Portsmouth was plunged into chaos today after police were called to investigate a suspicious object. Officers quickly sealed off the area, sparking a lockdown.
Bomb Squad Steps In
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team raced to the scene to assess the threat. Experts decided to carry out a controlled explosion to neutralise the suspect item.
Controlled Blast Rocks Victoria Park
The explosive was safely detonated in nearby Victoria Park as a precaution. No injuries were reported, and the lockdown is expected to lift soon as police continue their investigations.
