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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Laura Pollock

Man charged after bomb disposal squad called to Scottish home

A MAN has been charged after a bomb disposal squad was called to a home in central Scotland.

Police were called to the house in Bellshill on Saturday and alerted the bomb squad after finding “items”.

A 45-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is expected to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday.

Locals said police were at the address for several days however it is understood bomb specialists only arrived on Sunday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.30am on Saturday September 30, officers attended a property on West End Drive, Bellshill.

“Items were discovered within and EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal team) attended.

“Inquiries remain ongoing however there is no wider risk to the public.”

An EOD robot was also seen at the property.

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