A TEENAGER has been arrested and charged after a "suspicious item" was discovered in a Scottish city.
Local residents were evacuated from their homes in Perth following reports of a suspicious item within a premises in Fairmount Terrance at around 6.45pm on Thursday.
An explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) unit was deployed to the scene. A controlled explosion was carried out on Friday morning.
Police Scotland attended the incident, erecting a cordon that will be in place while investigations continue.
A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, there have been no reported injuries.
The public has been advised to avoid the area, and a police presence will remain on the scene while the cordon is in place.
Anyone with concerns or who may have additional information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2801 of May 21, 2026.
