A bomb disposal unit has been deployed to a street in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, after a suspicious item was discovered at a premises on Victoria Street, prompting the evacuation of a health centre, two nearby schools and dozens of surrounding homes.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.30am on Thursday 23 April 2026, following the discovery of the item within the grounds of a building on the street. Police Scotland established a cordon around the area and evacuated the affected buildings as a precautionary measure while specialist officers assessed the find.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “The building and surrounding premises have been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon is in place to ensure the safety of the public while the item is assessed. Emergency services remain at the scene and the public should avoid the area.”
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was also in attendance, having been alerted to the incident at 9.36am.
The full nature of the item has not yet been disclosed by authorities. The situation remains ongoing.
