A major road closure is in place in Whyteleafe this evening (Tuesday, 12 August) following the discovery of a suspicious device at a building site.
Police were called to the scene at around 3:10pm. Officers remain at the location alongside Surrey 1 and Rescue Service, with a bomb disposal unit en route.
Whyteleafe Hill has been closed in both directions and a cordon is in place as a precaution. Motorists are being urged to seek alternative routes to avoid the area.
A Surrey Police spokesperson said:
“We are currently dealing with a report of a suspicious device found at a building site in Whyteleafe. Please avoid the area while we 1 with partner agencies to ensure public safety.”
No further details about the device have been released at this stage.
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