Luton street evacuated as bomb disposal unit arrives

Homes in a Luton street have been evacuated with a police bomb disposal unit present at the scene.
Napier Road is cordoned off at both endsNapier Road is cordoned off at both ends
Napier Road is cordoned off at both ends

A Bedfordshire Police spokesman said: “A number of properties in Napier Road, Luton have been evacuated as a precaution while officers investigate reports of a suspicious vehicle, after receiving a call from a member of the public at 8.30am this morning (11 July).

“Officers are currently in attendance while an investigation is ongoing, and a cordon is in place.

“The evacuation is a precautionary measure as the safety of the local community is a priority. There is not believed to be any wider threat to the public.”

More on this to follow.