EMERGENCY services are in attendance after a “potentially suspicious package” was found in Aberdeen.
Members of the public have been advised to avoid the city’s Lemon Place while investigations into the package are carried out.
Police were called to the scene at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.
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Scottish Fire and Rescue are also in attendance after being informed of the package just before 3pm.
A cordon has been established, and the surrounding areas have been closed to the public.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services are in attendance at Lemon Place, Aberdeen following a report of a potentially suspicious package being found around 1.40pm.
“A cordon has been put in place and roads in the surrounding area have been closed.
“The public is asked to avoid the area.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 2.55pm on Wednesday, November 6, to assist emergency service partners at Lemon Place, Aberdeen.
“Operations Control mobilised three appliances and specialist resources to the scene.
“We remain in attendance.”
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